Rhododendron (AZ) mollis orange - 40-50 CM C7.5

Description
The Japanese azalea (Rhododendron mollis x sinensis) produces a veritable sea of flowers in yellow, orange or white in May. Its deciduous foliage is medium green. This upright-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and a width of 1 to 1.2 m. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create optimal conditions for healthy growth. The Japanese azalea is well tolerant of frost.

Leaves
The Japanese azalea is deciduous and has medium green, lanceolate leaves; late sprouting.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese azalea has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Japanese azalea is upright in habit.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Japanese azalea 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 yellow, orange, white, funnel-shaped flowers appear in May.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

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