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Rhododendron flammeum, also known as the Oconee azalea after the river in Georgia where was first discovered. [1] With a species name of flammeum, it can be confused with the flame azalea (Rhododendron calendulaceum). [1] Growing in the form of a shrub in dry woods, on slopes, ridges and stream bluffs, the Oconee blooms in the spring. [4]
Bees are deliberately fed on Azalea/Rhododendron nectar in some parts of Turkey, producing a mind-altering, potentially medicinal, and occasionally lethal honey known as "mad honey". [11] Azalea is dangerous to pets, as, if consumed, the toxins within the plant tissue can cause central nervous system depression , which in turn can lead to multi ...
Rhododendron (/ ˌ r oʊ d ə ˈ d ɛ n d r ən /; pl.: rhododendra) is a very large genus of about 1,024 species of woody plants and in the heath family (Ericaceae). They can be either evergreen or deciduous.
Hymenanthes, with approximately 225 species, and subgenus Rhododendron, with approx. 400 species, comprise what gardeners typically describe as "Rhododendrons." Two subgenera are generally known to gardeners as "Azaleas", and include many fewer true species: Pentanthera , which comprises the deciduous azaleas, and Tsutsusi , which includes ...
Rhododendron niveum Hook.f. [ 1 ] It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows to 2–6 m (6.6–19.7 ft) in height, with leathery leaves that are oblanceolate to elliptic, 8.5–11 by 3.6–4.6 cm in size.
Rhododendron 'Polar Bear' (R. auriculatum × R. decorum subsp. diaprepes) - very late flowering rhododendron with heavily scented white trumpet-shaped flowers; Rhododendron 'Winsome' (right) Rhododendron 'Winsome'- remontant rhododendron blooming twice a year: red buds in winter and cerise blossom in June
Any quality indoor plant potting mix will work for a fiddle leaf, provided it offers excellent drainage. Opt for a peat-based soil mixed with perlite, or try a 50/50 combination of cactus and ...
Members' experience ranges from novice to expert. The society provides a means through which people interested in rhododendrons and azaleas can communicate and cooperate with others via its publications, events, local and regional meetings and international conferences. Society activities include public education, plant sales, flower shows ...