Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' - 25-30 CM C5

Description
The Yakushima rhododendron 'Koichiro Wada' (Rhododendron yakushimanum) produces a veritable sea of white flowers from mid-May to early June. Its evergreen foliage is dark green. Even the olive-green new shoot is an eye-catcher. This stocky, rounded shrub usually reaches a height of 50 - 80 cm and a width of 1 to 1.5 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and a humus-rich, lime-free, slightly acidic soil create ideal conditions for healthy growth. The Yakushima rhododendron 'Koichiro Wada' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rhododendron yakushimanum 'FCC'.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * Olive green shoots * dark green, evergreen leaves

leaves
The Yakushima rhododendron 'Koichiro Wada' is evergreen and has dark green, leathery, egg-shaped leaves that are olive-green when emerging.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Yakushima rhododendron 'Koichiro Wada' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Yakushima rhododendron 'Koichiro Wada' is a compact and rounded small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 50 - 80 cm and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 4 - 5 cm per year.

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

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from the end of March to April, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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 'Koichiro Wada' 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: In the period from the end of March to April.

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, funnel-shaped flowers appear from mid-May to early June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' is a shallow-rooting plant.