Rhododendron 'Rusty Dane' - 40-50 CM C5

Description
Its evergreen, dark green foliage is also very decorative. Even the copper-brown new shoots are eye-catching. This compact, round-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 0.5 - 1.5 m and a width of 0.4 to 1.2 m. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth. The Rhododendron 'Rusty Dane' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * copper-brown shoots * dark green, evergreen leaves

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The Rhododendron 'Rusty Dane' bears decorative, hairy, lanceolate, dark green, copper-brown leaves when budding.

Frost hardiness
The Rhododendron 'Rusty Dane' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rhododendron 'Rusty Dane' is compact and rounded 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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Rhododendron 'Rusty Dane' 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.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron 'Rusty Dane' is a shallow-rooting plant.