Rhododendron (AJ) 'Silver Sword' - 15-20 CM P9

Description
The Kirishima azalea 'Silver Sword' (Rhododendron obtusum) produces a veritable sea of red flowers from May to June. Its evergreen foliage is dark green with a white leaf edge. This bushy, broad-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 50 - 60 cm and a width of 70 to 90 cm. A semi-shady (to shady) location and well-drained, nutrient-rich, acidic soil create ideal conditions for healthy growth. The Kirishima azalea 'Silver Sword' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Azalea japonica 'Silver Sword', Rhododendron obtusum 'Girard's Silver Sword Hybrid'.

Bulletpoints
* dark green, evergreen leaves

leaves
The Kirishima azalea 'Silver Sword' is evergreen and has dark green leaves.

Frost hardiness
The Kirishima azalea 'Silver Sword' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Kirishima azalea 'Silver Sword' is a bushy and wide-growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 50 - 60 cm and is approx. 70 - 90 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 'Silver Sword' 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 red flowers appear from May to June. These grow to about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, tub

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