Rhododendron (Y) 'Queen Bee' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
This broad, compact, roundish growing shrub usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and a width of 0.8 to 1 metre. A semi-shady (to shady) location and a well-drained, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * orange-yellow shoots * dark green, evergreen leaves

Growth habit
Rhododendron 'Queen Bee' is broad, compact 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 partial shade.

Soil
Loose, humus-rich, sufficiently moist but water-permeable and well-aerated soil is preferred. Commercially available container plant soil.

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 light yellow, funnel-shaped flowers appear from mid-April to early May. They grow to around 5 - 10 cm and are strongly scented.

Use
Container, solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, rock garden, bee pasture

Root
Rhododendron tsariense 'Queen Bee' is a shallow-rooting plant.