Rhododendron (AJ) 'Kirstin' - P9

Description
The Kirishima azalea 'Kirstin' (Rhododendron obtusum) produces a veritable sea of dark pink flowers from the end of May to mid-June. Its winter-green foliage is dark green. This upright, stocky growing shrub usually reaches a height of 30 - 40 cm and a width of 40 to 60 cm. A semi-shady (to shady) location and well-drained, nutrient-rich, acidic soil create ideal conditions for healthy growth. The Kirishima azalea 'Kirstin' is well tolerant of frost.

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

Frost hardiness
The Kirishima azalea 'Kirstin' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Kirishima azalea 'Kirstin' is an upright and compact dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 30 - 40 cm and is approx. 40 - 60 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 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 'Kirstin' 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 dark pink, funnel-shaped flowers appear from the end of May to mid-June. These grow to about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, tub

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