Rhododendron obtusum Geisha Purple
Name
Botanical name: |
Rhododendron obtusum Geisha Purple |
Colloquial name: |
Torch azalea Geisha Purple |
Growth
Growth form: |
upright bushy growth |
Mature height: |
40 - 60 cm |
Growth: |
10 -15 cm per year |
Leaf
Foliage: |
ovate, glossy |
Leaves: |
Evergreen |
Leaf color: |
dark green |
Blossom / fruit
Blossom: |
Funnel-shaped |
Flowering period: |
May to June |
Flower color: |
purple |
Miscellaneous
Soil type: |
normal garden soil, higher pH, permeable |
Location: |
full sun, semi shade |
Flowering period: |
all year round |
Requirement: |
4 – 8 plants per meter |
Use for: |
woodland borderplant, hedge plant, groupingplant |
Ships as: |
as pot plant |
Hardiness: |
yes |