Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron) (Info)
Species: protistum (pro-TISS-tum) (Info)
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Shrubs
Height:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness:
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Foliage:
Evergreen
Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
By simple layering
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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