Plants ยป Rhododendron

Rhododendron calendulaceum

Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/04/2008 - 13:52

Details
Rhododendron calendulaceum
Family Ericaceae
Genus Rhododendron
Species
Common Name(s) Rhododendron
Synonym(s)
Features Foliage, Flowers, Scent
Ratings

Picture

Explore Connections
No votes yet

Description

This species is deciduous it will produce a spreading bush about 3.5 m tall and wide. The flowers are orange to red and funnel-shaped it will open in late spring.

Microclimate
Sun Partial SunFull Sun
Shelter ShelteredModerate Shelter
Aspect All Aspects
Hardiness hardy
Drainage Well DrainedPoorly Drained
Moist conditions with high humidity.
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Needs humus-rich (moderate fertility) clay and well drained. Hardy hybrids prefer water-logged soils
Soil Ph

Includes
No Matching Plants.

Connections
Making Connections

Foliage
Height (m) : 1.2 - 3.5
Spread (m) : 2 - 3
Growth Habit : Bushy, Spreading
Type :
Colour :
Scent :

Seasons
Planting :
Flowering : Early Summer
Fruit :

Flowers
Colour : Red, Orange
Size : Medium (3 to 10 cm)
Profusion :
Scent :
Sex :

Fruit
Type :
Colour :
Size :
Edibility :

Notes
Propagation
Cultivation
General
»