Rhododendron falconeri

Vernacular name: 
Falconer rhododendron
Famille: 
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

Climate

Zone 7: from -17°C to -12°C

Leaf color

  • Orange
  • Green

Flower color

  • White
  • Cream
  • Pink

Sun exposure

  • Part shade

Size

3 to 5m
2 to 5m

Ornamental interest

  • Evergreen
  • Flower
  • Perfume

Notable plant

  • In spring
  • In summer
  • In autumn

Type de sol

  • Acidic

Other uses

  • Toxic

Garden use

  • Massif
  • Park
  • Parterre
  • Undergrowth

GENERAL DESCRIPTION