Rhododendron (AJ) 'Mary Helen' - 2.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Kirishima azalea 'Mary Helen' (Rhododendron obtusum) produces a veritable sea of white flowers from April to May. Its winter-green foliage is medium green. This upright, stocky growing shrub usually reaches a height of 0.5 - 1.5 m and a width of 0.5 to 1.5 m. A semi-shady (to shady) location and well-drained, nutrient-rich, acidic soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth. The Kirishima azalea 'Mary Helen' is well tolerant of frost.

Leaves
The Kirishima azalea 'Mary Helen' is evergreen and has medium green, glossy, lanceolate, egg-shaped leaves.

Frost hardiness
The Kirishima azalea 'Mary Helen' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Kirishima azalea 'Mary Helen' 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Kirishima azalea 'Mary Helen' sets beautiful accents together with: Glossy 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 white, funnel-shaped flowers appear from April to May. These grow to about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, tub

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