Rhododendron ponticum - 80-100 CM C30

Description
This upright, broad, roundish growing shrub usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and a width of 1.2 to 1.4 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and a humus-rich, lime-free soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth.

Bulletpoints
* evergreen leaves

Growth habit
Pontica rhododendron is upright, broad and rounded 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 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 purple, funnel-shaped flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron ponticum is a shallow-rooting plant.