Rhododendron 'Hydon Velvet' - 90 CM STEM 7.5 L

Description
The Bureau rhododendron 'Hydon Velvet' (Rhododendron bureavii) produces a veritable sea of creamy-white flowers from late May to mid-June. Its evergreen, dark-green foliage is also very decorative. Even the light-brown new growth is eye-catching. This compact, rounded shrub usually reaches a height of 1–1.2 m and a width of 1–1.2 m. A semi-shaded (to shaded) position and humus-rich, lime-free soil provide the ideal conditions for healthy growth. The Bureau rhododendron 'Hydon Velvet' is highly frost-tolerant.

Bulletpoints
* attractive foliage * light brown new growth * dark green, evergreen leaves

Leaves
High ornamental value. Bureau rhododendron 'Hydon Velvet' bears decorative, hairy, lanceolate, dark green leaves that are light brown when new.

Frost hardiness
The Bureau rhododendron 'Hydon Velvet' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bureau rhododendron 'Hydon Velvet' is a compact, rounded small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1–1.2 m and spreads to a width of approx. 1–1.2 m.

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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Bureau rhododendron 'Hydon Velvet' sets beautiful accents together with: Glossy loquat, 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 creamy-white, funnel-shaped flowers appear from late May to mid-June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron bureavii 'Hydon Velvet' is a shallow-rooting plant.