Rhododendron 'Catawb. Grandiflorum' - 60-80 CM C20

Description
The Mountain rosebay 'Grandiflorum' (Rhododendron catawbiense) produces a veritable sea of lilac-coloured flowers with yellow-red markings from the beginning of June to the end of June. Its evergreen foliage is dark green. This bushy, densely growing shrub usually reaches a height of 5 - 6 metres and a width of 3 to 4 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and a humus-rich, lime-free soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth. The Mountain rosebay 'Grandiflorum' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* dark green, evergreen leaves

leaves
The Mountain rosebay 'Grandiflorum' is evergreen and has dark green leaves.

Spread
North America to the United Kingdom.

Frost hardiness
The Mountain rosebay 'Grandiflorum' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Mountain rosebay 'Grandiflorum' is a bushy and densely growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 5 - 6 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide.

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 Mountain rosebay 'Grandiflorum' 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
Rhododendron catawbiense 'Grandiflorum' produces lilac-coloured, yellow-red flowers from the beginning of June to the end of June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron catawbiense 'Grandiflorum' is a shallow-rooting plant.