Rhododendron (Y) 'Schneekrone' - 25-30 CM C3

Description
This flat, compact growing shrub usually reaches a height of 0.9 - 1.3 metres and a width of 1.3 to 1.7 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and humus-rich, lime-free soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * dark green, evergreen leaves

Growth habit
Yakushima rhododendron 'Schneekrone' is flat and compact in structure. Slow growing.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Pruning
Pruning, ideally in February, is advisable 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
- Fertilise: In the period from the end of March to mid-April - Mulching: In the period from April to April - Pruning: February - Watering: In the period from May to September.

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 white, funnel-shaped flowers appear from mid-May to mid-June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Schneekrone' is a shallow-rooting plant.