Rhododendron 'Snipe' - P12

Description
The Rhododendron 'Snipe' (Rhododendron) produces a veritable sea of purple-coloured flowers from April to May. This upright, bushy, broad-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 30 - 50 cm and a width of 0.8 to 1 metre. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create ideal conditions for healthy growth. The Rhododendron 'Snipe' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rhododendron pemakoense 'Snipe'.

Bulletpoints
* evergreen leaves

Frost hardiness
The Rhododendron 'Snipe' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rhododendron 'Snipe' is upright, bushy and broad 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. Commercially available container plant soil.

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 'Snipe' 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-coloured, funnel-shaped flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrubs, containers, balcony/patio

Root
Rhododendron 'Snipe' is a shallow-rooting plant.