Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron) (Info)
Species: ponticum (PON-ti-kum) (Info)
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Shrubs
Height:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Fuchsia (Red-Purple)
Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured
Shiny/Glossy-Textured
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements:
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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