Rhododendron falconeri

Rhododendron falconeri

Synonymes:
Vernacular name: Falconer rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae

Rhododendron native to the Himalayas with thick and very large leaves, up to 40cm long. Shiny green and cinnamon revert, plum. Pink white flowers in May. Height from 3 to 5m.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Leaf color

  • Orange
  • Green

Ground type

  • Acidic

Climate

Zone 7: from -17°C to -12°C

Interesting plant

  • In spring
  • In summer
  • In autumn

Sizes

3 to 5m
2 to 5m

Flower color

  • White
  • Cream
  • Pink

Exposure

  • Part shade

Use in the garden

  • Massif
  • Park
  • Parterre
  • Undergrowth

Use elsewhere

  • Toxic

Notable interests:

  • Evergreen
  • Flower
  • Perfume