Rhododendron pachysanthum 'Silber Velours' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
The Thick-flowered rhododendron 'Silbervelours' (Rhododendron pachysanthum) produces a veritable sea of light pink flowers from mid-April to early May. Its evergreen foliage is dark green. Even the white new shoot is an eye-catcher. This upright, compact-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 60 - 70 cm and a width of 1 to 1.1 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create ideal conditions for healthy growth. The Thick-flowered rhododendron 'Silbervelours' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* white shoots * dark green, evergreen leaves

leaves
The Thick-flowered rhododendron 'Silbervelours' is evergreen and has dark green, lanceolate leaves that turn white when budding.

Frost hardiness
The Thick-flowered rhododendron 'Silbervelours' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Thick-flowered rhododendron 'Silbervelours' is an upright and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 70 cm and is approx. 1 - 1.1 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.

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 Thick-flowered rhododendron 'Silbervelours' 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 light pink, funnel-shaped flowers appear from mid-April to early May.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron pachysanthum 'Silbervelours' is a shallow-rooting plant.