Rhododendron augustinii subsp. augustinii (Blue Rhododendron)


Botanical Information

FamilyEricaceae
GenusRhododendron
Speciesaugustinii
Subspeciesaugustinii
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginIntroduced by E. H. Wilson, a Kew trained horticulturist, from one of his Chinese plant collecting expeditions (1899-1911).
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6a-10b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23
Temperature (°F)-10
Height2 m
Spread2 m
Flowering PeriodApril

Description and Growing Information

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