Azalea (Rhod) Knaphill pink - 30-40 CM C2

Description
The Rhododendron 'Pink Purple Dream'® (Rhododendron) produces a veritable sea of pink flowers in May. This upright, broad-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1.2 metres and a width of 1.5 to 2.5 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and a well-drained, lime-free soil create optimal conditions for healthy growth. The Rhododendron 'Pink Purple Dream'® is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for * evergreen leaves

Frost hardiness
The Rhododendron 'Pink Purple Dream'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rhododendron 'Pink Purple Dream'® is upright and broad in structure.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
No pruning is necessary for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Loose, humus-rich, sufficiently moist but water-permeable and well-aerated soil is preferred.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Rhododendron 'Pink Purple Dream'® sets beautiful accents together with: Japanese medlar, Japanese fruit cimmie.

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from March to April - Fertilise: In the period from April to August.

Care
- Yellow leaves on rhododendrons can be a sign of too high a lime content in the soil. Iron and magnesium fertiliser, for example, can help. - This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose. - Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.

Flower
The pink, funnel-shaped flowers of Rhododendron 'Pink Purple Dream'® appear in umbels in May.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bog border

Root
Rhododendron 'Pink Purple Dream'® is a shallow-rooting plant.