Rhododendron 'P.J. Mezitt' - 50-60 CM RB

Description
The Rhododendron 'P.J. Mezitt' (Rhododendron carolinianum) produces a veritable sea of magenta-coloured flowers from early March to early April. Its evergreen foliage is dark green. This upright, broad, compact growing shrub usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 metres and a width of 1.2 to 2 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth. The Rhododendron 'P.J. Mezitt' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rhododendron dauricum 'P. J. Mezitt'.

Bulletpoints
* dark green, evergreen leaves

Leaves
The Rhododendron 'P.J. Mezitt' is evergreen and has dark green, lanceolate leaves.

Frost hardiness
The Rhododendron 'P.J. Mezitt' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rhododendron 'P.J. Mezitt' is an upright, broad and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 1.2 - 2 m wide. Slow-growing.

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. Commercially available container plant soil.

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 Rhododendron 'P.J. Mezitt' 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 magenta-coloured, funnel-shaped flowers appear from early March to early April.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, tub, bog bed

Root
Rhododendron carolinianum 'P.J. Mezitt' is a shallow-rooting plant.