Rhododendron 'Special Dane' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
The Rhododendron 'Special Dane' (rhododendron) produces a veritable sea of white-pink flowers in May. Its evergreen, bicoloured foliage is also very decorative. This upright, broad, compact-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 60 - 70 cm and a width of 60 to 80 cm. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create ideal conditions for healthy growth. The Rhododendron 'Special Dane' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rhododendron bureavii x pachysanthum 'Special Dane'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * bicoloured, evergreen leaves

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The Rhododendron 'Special Dane' bears decorative, lanceolate, bicoloured leaves.

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

Growth
Rhododendron 'Special Dane' is upright, broad and compact 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 'Special 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.

Flower
The white-pink, funnel-shaped flowers appear in May.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

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