Rhododendron 'Milky Way' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Rhododendron 'Milky Way' (Rhododendron diversipilosum) produces a veritable sea of white flowers in April. Its evergreen foliage is dark green. This broad-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 60 - 90 cm and a width of 0.9 to 1.5 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and a well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free soil create ideal conditions for healthy growth. The Rhododendron 'Milky Way' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ledum palustre var. diversipilosum, Ledum palustre var. nipponicum.

Bulletpoints
* dark green, evergreen leaves

leaves
The Rhododendron 'Milky Way' is evergreen and has dark green lanceolate leaves.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Rhododendron 'Milky Way' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rhododendron 'Milky Way' is 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 a sunny 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 Rhododendron 'Milky Way' 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.

Flower
The white flowers appear in April.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron diversipilosum 'Milky Way' is a shallow-rooting plant.