Rhododendron (Y) 'Queen Bee' - 50-60 CM C10

Description
The Rhododendron 'Queen Bee' (Rhododendron tsariense) produces a veritable sea of bright yellow flowers from mid-April to early May. Its evergreen foliage is dark green. Even the orange-yellow new shoot is an eye-catcher. This broad, compact, rounded shrub usually grows to a height of 60 - 80 cm and a width of 0.8 to 1 m. A semi-shady (to shady) location and well-drained, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic soil create ideal conditions for healthy growth. The Rhododendron 'Queen Bee' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * orange-yellow shoots * dark green, evergreen leaves

leaves
The Rhododendron 'Queen Bee' is evergreen and has dark green, lanceolate leaves that turn orange-yellow when budding.

Frost hardiness
The Rhododendron 'Queen Bee' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rhododendron 'Queen Bee' is a small shrub that grows broad, compact and rounded. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and is approx. 0.8 - 1 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. 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 'Queen Bee' 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 light yellow, funnel-shaped flowers appear from mid-April to early May. They grow to about 5 - 10 cm and are strongly scented.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, rock garden, bee pasture

Root
Rhododendron tsariense 'Queen Bee' is a shallow-rooting plant.