Rhododendron 'Hawaii' is a variety of evergreen rhododendrons of hybrid origin.
| Rhododendron 'Hawaii' | |
|---|---|
| Taxonomy | |
| Kind | Rhododendron |
| Varietal group , class | Elepidote group |
| Grade | 'Hawaii' |
| Origin | |
| Country of origin |  USA |
| Breeder | David Goheen Leach, 1967 [1] |
Content
Biological Description
At the age of 10 years, the height of plants is about 120 cm, the width is about 120 cm.
The leaves are elliptical, with a sharp peak, a wedge-shaped base, dull green, about 8.3 cm long, lasting about 2 years.
The inflorescence is umbrella-shaped, carries about 15 flowers.
The flowers are funnel-shaped, the edges of the petals are corrugated, 7.6 cm in diameter, bright, purple-red. The spot on the inside of the upper petal is pale yellow-green. The scent is missing [2] [3] [4] .
In Culture
Withstands temperature drops of up to −32 ºC [4] .
Diseases and Pests
Notes
- ↑ Rhododendron 'Hawaii' . Hirsutum.info. Date of treatment November 30, 2014.
- ↑ Kenneth NE Cox. Rhododendrons & Azaleas. - Crowood Press, 2005 .-- ISBN 1861267843 .
- ↑ Homer E. Salley, Harold E. Greer. Rhododendron Hybrids. - Batsford Ltd, 1992. - ISBN 0713471212 .
- ↑ 1 2 Description of Rhododendron 'Hawaii' . American Rhododendron Society. Date of treatment November 29, 2014.