Rhododendron (AK) 'Gibraltar' - P9

Description
The Yellow azalea 'Gibraltar' (Rhododendron luteum) produces a veritable sea of copper-orange flowers from the end of May to mid-June. Its deciduous foliage is medium green. In autumn, the foliage turns purple-red. This compact growing shrub usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 metres and a width of 1.5 to 2 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create optimal conditions for healthy growth. The Yellow azalea 'Gibraltar' is well tolerant of frost.

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

Bulletpoints
* Attractive purple-red autumn colouring

Leaves
The Yellow azalea 'Gibraltar' is deciduous and has medium green, lanceolate leaves.

Spread
Western Asia to south-east Europe.

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

Growth
Yellow azalea 'Gibraltar' is a compact growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1.5 - 2 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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Yellow azalea 'Gibraltar' 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 copper-orange flowers of Yellow azalea 'Gibraltar' appear in umbels from the end of May to mid-June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub