Rhododendron (AV) 'Antilope' - 30-40 CM C4

Description
This upright, bushy, broad, dense, compact growing shrub usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 metres and a width of 1.5 to 1.8 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and a humus-rich, lime-free soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers

Growth habit
Swamp azalea 'Antilope' is upright, bushy, broad, dense and compact 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 partial shade.

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 viscosum 'Antilope' produces apricot-coloured, light pink, orange, funnel-shaped flowers in July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, bee pasture

Root
Rhododendron viscosum 'Antilope' is a shallow-rooting plant.