Rhododendron (AK) 'Oriental Queen' - 30-40 CM C5

Description
This upright, bushy, broad, compact, branching shrub usually grows to a height of 2 - 4 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and well-drained, loose soil create ideal conditions for healthy growth.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Azalea pontica, Rhododendron flavum.

Bulletpoints
* strongly scented flowers * attractive purple-red autumn colouring

Leaves
Attractive purple-red autumn colouring.

Growth habit
Sommergrüne Azalee 'Oriental Queen' is upright, bushy, broad, compact and branched in structure.

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, wind-protected 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
The orange-coloured, funnel-shaped flowers appear in umbels from April to May. These are strongly scented.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron luteum 'Oriental Queen' is a shallow-rooting plant.