Rhododendron (AM) 'Dir. Moerlands' - 2 Ltr pot

Rhododendron (AM) 'Dir. Moerlands' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
This upright-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.5 metres and a width of 1 to 1.2 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth.

Growth habit
Japanese azalea 'Directeur Moerlands' is upright in habit. Slow-growing.

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.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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 appear in May.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron mollis x sinensis 'Directeur Moerlands' is a shallow-rooting plant.

Rhododendron (AM) 'Dir. Moerlands' - 2 Ltr pot
Specifications
  • Article number
    98
  • EAN code
    RHDMOERL-2C2
  • Latin name
    Rhododendron (AM) 'Dir. Moerlands'
  • catalog
    Landscape shop