Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke' - 80-100 CM C130

Description
The Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke' (Rhododendron) produces a veritable sea of purple flowers from May to June. This upright, bushy growing shrub usually reaches a height of 2 - 4 metres and a width of 2 to 4 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and a humus-rich, lime-free soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth. The Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for * evergreen leaves

Frost hardiness
The Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke' is upright and bushy in structure.

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).

Planting partner
The Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke' sets beautiful accents together with: Glossy Medlar, Japanese Fruit Kimmie.

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 purple, funnel-shaped flowers of Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke' appear in umbels from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron 'Anah Kruschke' is a shallow-rooting plant.