Rhododendron micr. 'Bloombux Magenta'? - 20-30 CM C2

Description
This upright, compact growing shrub usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1 metre. A semi-shady (to shady) location and well-drained soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth.

Bulletpoints
* dark green, evergreen leaves

Growth habit
Rhododendron 'Bloombux® Magenta' is upright 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 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 much lime in the soil. Iron and magnesium fertiliser, for example, can help.

Flower
The magenta-coloured, funnel-shaped flowers appear in June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron micranthum 'Bloombux® Magenta' is a shallow-rooting plant.