Rhododendron 'Goldinetta' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
This upright-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.1 metres and a width of 1.2 to 1.3 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rhododendron 'Hachinetta'.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for * evergreen leaves

Growth habit
Rhododendron 'Goldinetta'® is upright 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 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).

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 light yellow, funnel-shaped flowers appear in umbels from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron 'Goldinetta'® is a shallow-rooting plant.