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Rhododendron pulchrum (锦绣杜鹃), also identified as Rhododendron × pulchrum, is a rhododendron endemic to China. It grows as a semi-evergreen shrub, 1.5–2.5 m (4.9–8.2 ft) in height, with leathery leaf blades, elliptic-oblong to elliptic-lanceolate or oblong-oblanceolate, 2–5(–7) × 1–2.5 cm in size. The flowers are rose-purple ...
Description. It reaches a mature height of 0.5–1.2 m (approximately 1–3 feet). In early spring, it produces pinkish-purple flowers in clusters of 2–6 together; each flower is 2–3 cm (approximately 1 inch) in diameter, with a five-lobed purple corolla. The flowers are unusual in comparison with other species of the genus Rhododendron ...
Rhododendron borneense (J.J.Sm.) Argent, A.Lamb & Phillipps Rhododendron brachyantherum Warb. ex P.Sarasin & Sarasin Rhododendron brachyanthum Franch. Rhododendron brachycarpum D.Don ex G.Don Rhododendron brachygynum H.F.Copel. Rhododendron brachypodarium Sleumer Rhododendron brachypodum W.P.Fang & P.S.Liu Rhododendron bracteatum Rehder & E.H ...
The rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal, where the flower is considered edible and enjoyed for its sour taste. The pickled flower can last for months and the flower juice is also marketed. [93] : 51 The flower, fresh or dried, is added to fish curry in the belief that it will soften the bones.
Azalea. Azaleas ( / əˈzeɪliə /) are flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, particularly the former sections Tsutsusi (evergreen) and Pentanthera (deciduous). Azaleas bloom in the spring (April and May in the temperate Northern Hemisphere, and October and November in the Southern Hemisphere), [1] their flowers often lasting several weeks.
Description. Rhododendron maximum is an evergreen shrub growing to 4 m (13 ft), rarely 10 m (33 ft), tall. The leaves are 9–19 cm (3.5–7.5 in) long and 2–4 cm (0.79–1.57 in) broad. [3] The flowers are 2.5–3 cm (0.98–1.18 in) diameter, white, pink or pale purple, often with small greenish-yellow spots. The fruit is a dry capsule 15 ...
Rhododendron catawbiense is cultivated as an ornamental plant, popular both in North America and in parts of Europe. It is primarily grown for its spring flower display. Outside of its native range, many cultivars and hybrids have been created, [6] such as 'Purple Elegans', 'Roseus Elegans', and 'Grandiflorum'.
Florence is hosting its popular "Rhody Fest" Rhododendron flower festival. Here is what you need to know about one of Oregon's oldest traditions. Florence 'Rhody Fest': Find flowers and fun at one ...