Rhododendron 'Pfauenauge' - 5 Ltr pot

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

Bulletpoints
* Easy to care for * dark green, evergreen leaves

Growth
Rhododendron 'Pfauenauge'® is upright, loose and multi-stemmed 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 ground 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
Rhododendron 'Pfauenauge'® produces lilac-coloured, dark red markings, funnel-shaped flowers arranged in umbels from the end of May to mid-June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

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