Rhododendron viscosum - 80-100 CM C20

Description
The Swamp azalea (Rhododendron viscosum) produces a veritable sea of white-pink flowers in July. Its deciduous foliage is medium green. This upright, bushy, broad, dense, compact growing shrub usually reaches a height of 1.4 - 1.6 metres and a width of 1.2 to 1.4 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth. The Swamp azalea is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers

leaves
The Swamp azalea is deciduous and has medium green, lanceolate leaves.

Frost hardiness
The Swamp azalea has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Swamp azalea is an upright, bushy, broad, dense and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.4 - 1.6 m 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 partial shade.

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 Swamp azalea 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 July. They are pleasantly scented.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bee pasture

Root
Rhododendron viscosum is a shallow-rooting plant.