Rhododendron (AJ) 'Princess' - 25-30 CM C3

Description
The Soft rhododendron 'Arneson Ruby Princess' (Rhododendron molle) produces a veritable sea of red flowers from May to June. This upright, broad-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 0.9 - 1.2 m and a width of 60 to 90 cm. A semi-shady (to shady) location and well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich, acidic soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth. The Soft rhododendron 'Arneson Ruby Princess' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Azalea mollis.

Bulletpoints
* hardy

Frost hardiness
The Soft rhododendron 'Arneson Ruby Princess' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Soft rhododendron 'Arneson Ruby Princess' 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 partial shade, sheltered from the wind.

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 Soft rhododendron 'Arneson Ruby Princess' 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 red, funnel-shaped flowers of Soft rhododendron 'Arneson Ruby Princess' appear in umbels from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron molle 'Arneson Ruby Princess' is a shallow-rooting plant.