Rhododendron (AK) 'Hotspur Red' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Yellow azalea 'Hotspur Red' (Rhododendron luteum) produces a veritable sea of bright red flowers from the end of May to mid-June. Its deciduous foliage is dark green. This bushy, broad, branching shrub usually grows to a height of 2 - 2.5 metres and a width of 2.5 to 3 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth. The Yellow azalea 'Hotspur Red' is well tolerant of frost.

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

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * can be partially cultivated

leaves
The Yellow azalea 'Hotspur Red' is deciduous and has dark green leaves.

Spread
West Asia to south-east Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Yellow azalea 'Hotspur Red' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Yellow azalea 'Hotspur Red' is a bushy, broad and branching shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 m and is approx. 2.5 - 3 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 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 Yellow azalea 'Hotspur Red' 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 bright red flowers appear from the end of May to mid-June. These are strongly scented.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron luteum 'Hotspur Red' is a shallow-rooting plant.