Rhododendron (Y) 'Kalinka' - 25-30 CM C5

Description
The Yakushima rhododendron 'Kalinka' (Rhododendron yakushimanum) produces a veritable sea of pink flowers with yellow-green markings from the end of May to the beginning of June. Its evergreen foliage is dark green. This compact, rounded shrub usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.4 metres and a width of 1.4 to 1.8 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create ideal conditions for healthy growth. The Yakushima rhododendron 'Kalinka' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * dark green, evergreen leaves

Leaves
The Yakushima rhododendron 'Kalinka' is evergreen and has dark green, lanceolate leaves.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Yakushima rhododendron 'Kalinka' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Yakushima rhododendron 'Kalinka' is a compact and rounded small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.4 m and is approx. 1.4 - 1.8 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Yakushima rhododendron 'Kalinka' sets beautiful accents together with: Glossy loquat, Japanese fruit cimmie.

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
Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Kalinka' produces pink, yellow-green, funnel-shaped flowers from the end of May to the beginning of June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Kalinka' is a shallow-rooting plant.