Rhododendron afghanicum

Rhododendron afghanicum

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ericaceae
Genus:
Rhododendron
Species:
Rhododendron afghanicum
USDA Symbol:
2419071

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub

Native Range

Afghanistan, Pakistan

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Propagation & Germination

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Requires light or the seed is very fine. Surface sow and expose to light. * sprinkle seed on 10 cm damp sphagnum moss; cover with clear plastic pop bottle cut in half; transplant seedling to acidic mix in shade outdoors when 5 cm high; protect from rodents and give protection in cold frame first winter

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society