Rhododendron 'BOHLKENS LAURA' rhododendron
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
1-1,5m
usual width
1-1,8m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-May
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
7 (down to -23°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
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:
If you like yellow flowers on rhododendrons look at this variety called Bohlken’s Laura. It is one of the few that also have yellow flower buds, not orange or pink like some others. Flowers are large, soft banana yellow, sitting above deep green, glossy, evergreen leaves that make a good background for their pastel shade. It grows moderately to about 1m tall and 1.2m wide in 10 years.For a better looking plant 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 min. -24°C (USDA zone 6) but it is expected to take stronger frost.
Last update 18-05-2014
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