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Keywords: Ericaceae | Rhododendron dauricum L.

Rhododendron dauricum

Rhododendron dauricum is one of the earliest rhododendrons to bloom each year. Widely distributed in eastern Asia (including Siberia), it is recorded to be hardy to -32°C / -25°F (and hence used in hybridization work for hardiness). Elizabeth Carlhian, of the American Rhododendron Society Massachusetts Chapter, has written a comprehensive account of Rhododendron dauricum and its cultivars.

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Posted by Daniel Mosquin at February 27, 2006 2:22 AM

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Rhododendron dauricum - Z5 - RHS Index of Garden Plants, Griffiths
Rhododendron dauricum - 'charming, early flowering' - Hillier Manual of Trees & Shrubs, 2003

Posted by: Beverley at February 28, 2006 9:22 AM

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