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R. retusum var retusum

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Botanical
Synonyms
R. retusa (Blume)
Azalea retusa (Blume)
Subgenus Rhododendron
Section Discovireya
Subsection
In cultivation since 1855
First Described 1838 (Blume)
Origin Indonesia, SUmatra
Habitat terrestrial
10 Year Height ?
Mature Wild Height 700 cm. (23ft.)
Bloom Time ?
Flower narrowly funnel-shaped
Predominant Colour red
Leaves obovate to elliptic
Winter Foliage evergreen
Hardiness ?
Photo By:
Steve Henning
Date:
07 May, 2008
Location:
RBG Edinburgh, Scotland
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