Rhododendron (Y) 'Astrid' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
The Yakushima rhododendron 'Astrid'® (Rhododendron yakushimanum) produces a veritable sea of red flowers from late May to mid-June. This upright, broad-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and a width of 1 to 1.3 m. A semi-shady (to shady) location and a humus-rich, lime-free soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth. The Yakushima rhododendron 'Astrid'® is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * evergreen leaves

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Yakushima rhododendron 'Astrid'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Yakushima rhododendron 'Astrid'® is an upright and spreading small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 1 - 1.3 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 20 - 30 cm per year.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally in February, is advisable 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 Yakushima rhododendron 'Astrid'® sets beautiful accents together with: Glossy Medlar, Japanese Fruit Kimmie.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from the end of March to mid-April - Mulching: In the period from April to April - Pruning: February - Watering: In the period from May to September.

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 red, funnel-shaped flowers appear from the end of May to mid-June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Astrid'® is a shallow-rooting plant.