Rhododendron (F) 'Bengal' - 40-50 CM C20

Description
The Rhododendron 'Bengal' (Rhododendron repens) produces a veritable sea of red flowers in May. This dense, compact, rounded shrub usually reaches a height of 50 - 60 cm and a width of 1 to 1.2 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and lime-free soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth. The Rhododendron 'Bengal' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* evergreen leaves

Frost hardiness
The Rhododendron 'Bengal' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rhododendron 'Bengal' is a dense, compact and rounded small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 50 - 60 cm and is approx. 1 - 1.2 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. 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 Rhododendron 'Bengal' 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 red flowers appear in May.

Use
Tubs, group planting, bog bed

Root
Rhododendron repens 'Bengal' is a shallow-rooting plant.