Rhododendron ririei
Botanical Information
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Species | ririei |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to China. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 9a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -20 - (-6) |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 20 |
| Height | 3 - 8 m |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Erect and bushy. |
| Propagation | Seed, sow under glass. |
| Cultivation | Prefers full sun to partial-shade in rich moist but well-drained slightly acidic soil. |
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Leaf Description | Elliptic to oblanceolate leaves that are 16 cm long. |
| Flower Description | Clusters of small bell-shaped flowers in trusses of 4 - 10. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are green. The flowers are a reddish-purple. The bark is brown. |
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