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Rhododendronwallichii

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Rhododendron wallichii by EricInSF
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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
wallichii (wall-IK-ee-eye)
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Synonym
Rhododendron heftii
Height

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Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Sun Exposure
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)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Lavender
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Seed Collecting

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Category
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
By grafting
By simple layering
By air layering
Patent Information

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Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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