Rhododendron (AJ) 'Geisha Orange' - P9

Description
The Kirishima azalea 'Geisha Orange' (Rhododendron obtusum) produces a veritable sea of orange-coloured flowers from the end of May to the end of June. Its winter-green foliage is dark green. This upright, stocky growing shrub usually reaches a height of 0.5 - 1.5 metres and a width of 0.5 to 1.5 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and well-drained, nutrient-rich, acidic soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth. The Kirishima azalea 'Geisha Orange' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rhododendron obtusum 'Satschiko'®.

Bulletpoints
* Not suitable for building over

leaves
The Kirishima azalea 'Geisha Orange' is evergreen and has dark green, glossy, lanceolate, ovate leaves.

Spread
China to Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Kirishima azalea 'Geisha Orange' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Kirishima azalea 'Geisha Orange' is an upright and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.5 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.5 - 1.5 m wide.

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. Commercially available container plant soil.

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 Kirishima azalea 'Geisha Orange' sets beautiful accents together with: Japanese medlar, Japanese fruit cimmie.

Tasks
- Fertilise: From the end of March to the end of June.

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 orange-coloured, funnel-shaped flowers appear from the end of May to the end of June. These grow to around 2 - 3 cm in size.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, tub

Root
Rhododendron obtusum 'Geisha Orange' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.