Rhododendron 'HACHMANN'S IVORY' rhododendron
size/type
taller shrub,taller shrub
usual height
2-2,5m
usual width
1,5-2m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May
location
full sun to shade
USDA zone (lowest)
5b (down to -27°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 are looking for a large, fast growing rhododendron that will not be too wide, have a look at this beauty - Hachmann's Ivory. This large-flowered hybrid produces enormous flowers of rich violet colour with a blackberry blotch and dotting on the upper petal. They are composed of upright inflorescence that can hold up to 25 flowers with slightly frilled margins. They come out from early May for 3-4 weeks, and a few flowers may pop up in early autumn. Evergreen leaves are leathery, thin but firm, slightly wavy, dark green and not very glossy. The shrub is about 160 cm tall and 140 cm wide in 10 years.For a better looking shrub 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 leave-mould. Hardy to about -27°C (USDA zone 5b).
Last update 06-12-2018
