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Ericaceae
Fortune's Rhododendron
Rhododendron fortunei
Good fortune and elegance.
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Rhododendron
- Native to
- Eastern China
- Bloom season
- Late Spring
- Type
- Evergreen shrub
- Height
- 6-12 feet
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Acidic, well-drained, humus-rich
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 6-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Named after Robert Fortune, the famous Scottish plant hunter who smuggled tea plants out of China.
- Fortune's rhododendron was one of the first Chinese rhododendrons introduced to Western gardens in 1855.
- The fragrant flowers are unusual among rhododendrons, as most species have no scent.
- It is a parent of many popular hybrid rhododendrons due to its cold hardiness and fragrance.
- The large trusses can hold up to 12 individual flowers, each up to 3 inches across.
Color meanings
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Caution
1
Beware
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Elegance