Rhododendron (AK) 'Nabucco' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
The Yellow azalea 'Nabucco' (Rhododendron luteum) produces a veritable sea of dark red flowers from early June to late June. Its deciduous foliage is medium green. In autumn, the foliage turns purplish-red. This upright, branched shrub usually reaches a height of 1.2–1.4 m and a width of 1 to 1.2 m. A semi-shaded (to shaded) position and humus-rich, lime-free soil provide optimal conditions for healthy growth. The Yellow azalea 'Nabucco' is highly frost-hardy.

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

Bulletpoints
* attractive purplish-red autumn colour * can be partially planted over

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

Spread
West Asia to south-east Europe.

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

Growth
Yellow azalea 'Nabucco' is an upright, branched shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.2–1.4 m and spreads to a width of approx. 1–1.2 m.

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 'Nabucco' 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 dark red flowers of Yellow azalea 'Nabucco' appear in umbels from early June to late June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

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