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Rhododendron kurume 'Coral Bells'

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Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron) (Info)
Species: kurume
Cultivar: Coral Bells

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Category:
Perennials
Shrubs

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Coral/Apricot

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Evergreen

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Patent Information:
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3 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	Gocycle	On Mar 13, 2009, Gocycle from Slidell, LA wrote: Extremely hardy! As a result of widespread flooding in my area in 2005, my plants were soaked in brackish waters and neglected for MONTHS after wards. These have still come back like clockwork no matter what....It's like the "Old Faithful" of my garden!
Positive	slhindman	On Mar 13, 2005, slhindman from Berkeley, CA wrote: I love the color too. It's glorious!!
Positive	carolynkelsea	On Apr 5, 2003, carolynkelsea wrote: I love the color!

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Wetumpka, Alabama
Holder, Florida
Loganville, Georgia
Bayou Vista, Louisiana
South Easton, Massachusetts
Albemarle, North Carolina
Kernersville, North Carolina
Portland, Oregon
Aiken, South Carolina
Clarksville, Tennessee
Dallas, Texas
Roman Forest, Texas
Mc Lean, Virginia
Newport News, Virginia
Wytheville, Virginia

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