Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Ledum [2469]

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Family: Ericaceae

family_ja: ツツジ

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description_en: Genus of approximately 4 species of evergreen shrubs widely distributed in bogs, marshes, and moist, often coniferous woodland in cool-temperate regions of the N. hemisphere. They are cultivated for their compact habit, aromatic leaves (which are alternate, and may be linear, ovate, oval, or oblong), and their dense, terminal, umbel-like corymbs of small, 5-petalled white flowers, produced in spring or early summer. Suitable for a cool position in a heather garden or peat bed.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

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propagation_en: Surface-sow seed in containers under glass in spring or autumn. Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer. Layer in autumn.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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