Rhododendron 'Princess Anne' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Rhododendron 'Princess Anne' (Rhododendron hanceanum) produces a veritable sea of bright yellow flowers from early May to mid-May. Its evergreen foliage is dark green. This upright, flat, compact-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 30 - 40 cm and a width of 50 to 80 cm. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create ideal conditions for healthy growth. The Rhododendron 'Princess Anne' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rhododendron 'Golden Fleece'.

Bulletpoints
* dark green, evergreen leaves

Leaves
The Rhododendron 'Princess Anne' is evergreen and has dark green, lanceolate leaves.

Frost hardiness
The Rhododendron 'Princess Anne' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rhododendron 'Princess Anne' is an upright, flat and compact dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 30 - 40 cm and is approx. 50 - 80 cm 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. 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 'Princess Anne' 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 light yellow, funnel-shaped flowers appear from early May to mid-May.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, tub

Root
Rhododendron hanceanum 'Princess Anne' is a shallow-rooting plant.