Rhododendron molle - P9

Description
The Soft rhododendron (Rhododendron molle) produces a veritable sea of flowers in yellow, orange, pink or dark red from May to June. Its deciduous foliage is medium green. This upright, broad-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 metres and a width of 1.5 to 2.5 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich, acidic soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth. The Soft rhododendron is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Azalea mollis, Rhododendron mollis.

Bulletpoints
* hardy

Leaves
The Soft rhododendron is deciduous and has medium green, lanceolate leaves.

Frost hardiness
The Soft rhododendron has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Soft rhododendron is upright and broad in habit.

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, wind-protected 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 Soft rhododendron sets beautiful accents together with: Glossy 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 yellow, orange, pink, dark red, funnel-shaped flowers of Soft rhododendron appear in umbels from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron molle is a shallow-rooting plant.