Rhododendron ponticum - 100-125 CM C10

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Rhododendron ponticum - 100-125 CM C10

Description
The Pontica rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum) produces a veritable sea of purple flowers from May to June. Its evergreen foliage is dark green. This broad, rounded shrub usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and a width of 1.2 to 1.4 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create ideal conditions for healthy growth. The Pontica rhododendron is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* dark green, evergreen leaves

leaves
The Pontica rhododendron is evergreen and has dark green lanceolate leaves.

Frost hardiness
The Pontica rhododendron has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Pontica rhododendron is a small shrub that grows broad and rounded. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and is approx. 1.2 - 1.4 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 Pontica rhododendron 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 purple, funnel-shaped flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron ponticum is a shallow-rooting plant.

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    Rhododendron ponticum - 30-40 CM C5
    Rhododendron ponticum - 5 Ltr pot
    Rhododendron ponticum - 40-50 CM C7.5
    Rhododendron ponticum - 50-60 CM C10
    Rhododendron ponticum - 100-125 CM C10
    Rhododendron ponticum - 60-80 CM C20
    Rhododendron ponticum - 80-100 CM C20
    Rhododendron ponticum - 60-80 CM C30
    Rhododendron ponticum - 80-100 CM C40
    Rhododendron ponticum - 80-100 CM C80
    Rhododendron ponticum - 125-150 CM C160
Rhododendron ponticum - 100-125 CM C10
Rhododendron ponticum - 100-125 CM C10
Specifications
  • Article number
    130
  • EAN code
    RHPONTIC-2100125C10
  • Latin name
    Rhododendron ponticum
  • catalog
    Landscape shop