Rhododendron 'BLUTOPIA' rhododendron
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
1,5-2,3m
usual width
0,8-1,5m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-June
location
semi-shade / partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Rhododendron
Rhododendrons are reliable, beautifully flowering, evergreen shrubs of variable origin: S.W. China, Himalayas, Northern America, and even Europe. The original species were hybridized several times for better performance so in the 1950´s there were more than 10,000 cultivars registered, and the number keeps increasing.Description of the plant:
Blutopia is a lovely rhododendron with large flowers. They are lavender violet with some lilac hues and rich reddish-brown blotch. They open in late May on the background of broad, evergreen leaves with deep red stalks. It grows upright, moderately fast into a shrub 1.4m tall and 1.2m wide in 10 years. Bred by Hans Hachmann in 1988 and 3 years later received Gold Medal at BUGA Dortmund. For richer flowering and growth dead-head where possible. The roots are shallow, spreading to sides in search for nutrients. Never plant them too deep. The soil has to be acidic (pH 4.5-5.5), rich in humus, cool and always moist. Ideal soil mixture is peat with lime-free, light garden soil topped with leaf-mould. Hardy to about -27°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 15-02-2012
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