Rhododendron yakushimanum 'White' - 30-40 CM RB

Description
The Yakushima rhododendron 'White Dane' (Rhododendron yakushimanum) produces a veritable sea of white flowers in May. Its evergreen foliage is dark green. This shrub usually reaches a height of 70 - 80 cm and a width of 70 to 80 cm. A semi-shady (to shady) location and a humus-rich, lime-free soil create optimal conditions for healthy growth. The Yakushima rhododendron 'White Dane' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rhododendron yakushimanum x galactinum 'White Dane'.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * dark green, evergreen leaves

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

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Yakushima rhododendron 'White Dane' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Yakushima rhododendron 'White Dane' is a small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 70 - 80 cm and is approx. 70 - 80 cm wide. Slow-growing.

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 'White Dane' 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 white, funnel-shaped flowers appear in May.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron yakushimanum 'White Dane' is a shallow-rooting plant.