Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' - 25-30 CM C5

Description
This stocky, round-growing shrub usually reaches a height of 50 - 80 cm and a width of 1 to 1.5 metres. A semi-shady (to shady) location and a humus-rich, lime-free, slightly acidic soil create optimum conditions for healthy growth.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Rhododendron yakushimanum 'FCC'.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * Olive green shoots * dark green, evergreen leaves

Growth habit
Yakushima rhododendron 'Koichiro Wada' is stocky and rounded in structure. Slow growing.

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

Pruning
Pruning, ideally from the end of March to April, is advisable for this plant.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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: In the period from the end of March to April.

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 early June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

Root
Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Koichiro Wada' is a shallow-rooting plant.