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Rhododendron maximum (Rosebay Rhododendrom, Great Laurel)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 23721


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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Species: Rhododendron maximum
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Native
  • Ornamental
  • Poisonous
  • Shrub
Zones / Hardiness edit
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • June
Flowering End edit
  • June
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Shade Garden
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Moist
  • Acidic / Peaty
  • Loamy / Medium
  • Rich
  • Tolerant of Most Types
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
Bloom Colour edit
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Bird - shelter (nesting/thorns)
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Slug / Snail Resistant
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stem Cutting
  • Layering - Air
  • Layering - Simple
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  Cayuga Morning (1356)
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 Cayuga Morning's Garden


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Other names for this plant:
Rhododendron ashleyi



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