Rhododendron (AJ) 'Isabel' - 4 Ltr pot

Description
The Japanische Azalee 'Isabel' (Rhododendron molle) produces a veritable sea of pink flowers from April to the end of April. Its deciduous foliage is dark green. This compact-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 30 - 50 cm and a width of 30 to 50 cm. A semi-shady (to shady) location and well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich, acidic soil create optimal conditions for healthy growth. The Japanische Azalee 'Isabel' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Azalea mollis, Azalea japonica.

Bulletpoints
* hardy

leaves
The Japanische Azalee 'Isabel' is deciduous and has dark green, lanceolate leaves.

Frost hardiness
The Japanische Azalee 'Isabel' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanische Azalee 'Isabel' is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 30 - 50 cm and is approx. 30 - 50 cm 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 partial shade, sheltered from the wind.

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 Japanische Azalee 'Isabel' 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 Japanische Azalee 'Isabel' appear in umbels from April to the end of April.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron molle ssp. japonicum 'Isabel' is a shallow-rooting plant.