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Old 14-01-2006, 08:16 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Chris Hogg
 
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Default Alternative to a Rhododendron.

On Fri, 13 Jan 2006 18:23:09 +0000, Stewart Robert Hinsley
wrote:
I don't know of a Rhododendron formosum.


There is one, nevertheless. Maddenii series, ciliicalyx subseries, R.
formosum has large white flowers with yellow throats and a red band on
the outside of each 'petal'. Grows upright to 10ft tall, and highly
scented, but not hardy.



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Chris

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