Rhododendron 'Blue Tit Magor' - 25-30 CM C5

Description
The Dwarf purple rhododendron 'Blue Tit Magor' (Rhododendron impeditum) produces a veritable sea of purple-coloured flowers in May. Its evergreen foliage is dark green. This bushy, upright-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and a width of 60 to 80 cm. A semi-shady (to shady) location and a humus-rich, lime-free soil create ideal conditions for healthy growth. The Dwarf purple rhododendron 'Blue Tit Magor' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* dark green, evergreen leaves

leaves
The Dwarf purple rhododendron 'Blue Tit Magor' is evergreen and has dark green lanceolate leaves.

Spread
China.

Frost hardiness
The Dwarf purple rhododendron 'Blue Tit Magor' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Dwarf purple rhododendron 'Blue Tit Magor' is a bushy and upright growing dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 60 - 80 cm wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 5 - 10 cm per year.

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. Commercially available container plant soil.

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 Dwarf purple rhododendron 'Blue Tit Magor' sets beautiful accents together with: Glossy Medlar, Japanese Fruit Kimmie.

Tasks
- Mulching: In the period from April to May - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: February.

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-coloured, funnel-shaped flowers appear in May.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, tub

Root
Rhododendron impeditum 'Blue Tit Magor' is a shallow-rooting plant.