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Ericaceae
Rhododendron Species, Alpenrose, Snow-rose, Rusty-leaved Alpenrose
Rhododendronferrugineum
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Family
Ericaceae
(er-ek-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Rhododendron
(roh-do-DEN-dron)
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Species
ferrugineum
(fer-oo-GIN-ee-um)
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Synonym
Azalea ferruginea
Chamaerhododendron ferrugineum
Plinthocroma ferrugineum
Height
Unknown - Tell us
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
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)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time
Pink
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Unknown - Tell us
Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Water Requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
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