Thursday, 17 March 2016

Rhododendron Cornubia Group

Rhododendron Cornubia Group

Common name: Cornubia Group rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae
Leaf: elepidote; simple, alternate, leather, dropping, dark green, elliptic, pinnate, entire, cunuate
Flowers: large, terminal conical truss of large red campanulate florets; blooms Feb- April
Habit: evergreen, upright, multi-stemmed, open: Form: rounded
Height: 6-13'
Culture: Best planted in partial sun, in rich, well drained soils. Prefers acidic soils.
Uses: woodland margin, accent, specimen, spring interest
Origin: Garden origin (R. thompsonii ssp thompsonii x R. barbatum) 









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