Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Pink' - 30-40 CM RB

Description
The Yakushima rhododendron 'Pink Cherub' (Rhododendron yakushimanum) produces a veritable sea of pink-coloured flowers from May to June. Its evergreen foliage is dark green. This bushy, broad, densely growing shrub usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.3 metres and a width of 1.3 to 1.5 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth. The Yakushima rhododendron 'Pink Cherub' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Pink Cherub'.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * dark green, evergreen leaves

Leaves
The Yakushima rhododendron 'Pink Cherub' is evergreen and has dark green leaves.

Frost hardiness
The Yakushima rhododendron 'Pink Cherub' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Yakushima rhododendron 'Pink Cherub' is a bushy, broad and dense small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.2 - 1.3 m and is approx. 1.3 - 1.5 m wide.

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 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 'Pink Cherub' 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: 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 pink-coloured flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Pink Cherub' is a shallow-rooting plant.