Rhododendron 'Double Parfait' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Soft rhododendron 'Double Parfait' (Rhododendron molle) produces a veritable sea of white flowers from May to June. This upright, broad-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 0.9 - 1.2 metres and a width of 0.9 to 1.2 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich, acidic soil create optimal conditions for healthy growth. The Soft rhododendron 'Double Parfait' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Azalea mollis.

Bulletpoints
* hardy

Frost hardiness
The Soft rhododendron 'Double Parfait' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Soft rhododendron 'Double Parfait' is upright and broad 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 partial shade, sheltered from the wind.

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 Soft rhododendron 'Double Parfait' sets beautiful accents together with: Japanese 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 white, funnel-shaped flowers of Soft rhododendron 'Double Parfait' appear in umbels from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron molle 'Double Parfait' is a shallow-rooting plant.