Rhododendron (AK) 'Anneke' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
The Yellow azalea 'Anneke' (Rhododendron luteum) produces a veritable sea of golden yellow flowers from late May to mid-June. This upright, bushy, broad, compact, branching shrub usually grows to a height of 2 - 2.5 metres and a width of 2 to 2.5 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth. The Yellow azalea 'Anneke' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Azalea pontica, Rhododendron flavum.

Spread
West Asia to south-east Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Yellow azalea 'Anneke' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Yellow azalea 'Anneke' is an upright, bushy, broad, compact and branched shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 m and is approx. 2 - 2.5 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, wind-protected position.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Yellow azalea 'Anneke' sets beautiful accents together with: Glossy 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 golden-yellow, funnel-shaped flowers of the Yellow azalea 'Anneke' appear in umbels from the end of May to mid-June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron luteum 'Anneke' is a shallow-rooting plant.