RHODO MADAME MASON 5L

Description
This upright, bushy, broad-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 metres and a width of 1.5 to 2.5 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for * dark green, evergreen leaves

Growth habit
Rhododendron 'Madame Masson' is upright, bushy and broad in habit.

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 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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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
Rhododendron 'Madame Masson' produces white, yellow markings, funnel-shaped flowers arranged in umbels from the end of May to mid-June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron 'Madame Masson' is a shallow-rooting plant.