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Rhododendron 'Homebush'
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Common name:
Homebush azalea
Family:
Ericaceae (heath family)
Distribution:
hybrid: Knap Hill hybrid
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5
Life form:
Deciduous shrub/Subshrub
Comments:
One of the most striking of the many Knap Hill deciduous azaleas. This one grows 6-8' tall and 4' wide. The semi-double flowers are produced in mid- to late May and are 11/4" across and a vivid purplish red. The flower truss is a tight ball in form. Use as an accent or specimen planting .
Links:
American Rhododendron Society Plant Search Database
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Hirsutum.info
Locations
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STU: AU09
(AU09)
• Accession: D0000-1258.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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Individual