Mundi Plantarum

Rhododendron sinogrande

Vernacular name: 
Great Chinese Rhododendron
Famille: 
Ericaceae

  • Les jardins du Florilège

  • Les jardins du Florilège

  • Les jardins du Florilège

  • Les jardins du Florilège

Rhododendron with large dark green leaves, up to 50cm, silver lapel. Large creamy yellow flowers in May. Height of 10m.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Climate

Zone 8: from -12°C to -7°C

Leaf color

  • Silver
  • Green

Flower color

  • Cream
  • Yellow

Sun exposure

  • Part shade

Size

5 to 10m
5 to 10m

Ornamental interest

  • Foliage
  • Evergreen
  • Flower

Notable plant

  • In spring

Type de sol

  • Acidic

Other uses

  • Toxic

Garden use

  • Massif
  • Park
  • Cold greenhouse

GENERAL DESCRIPTION