Rhododendron 'HACHMANN'S PICOBELLO'® rhododendron
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
1-1,5m
usual width
1,3-1,5m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-June
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:
Hachmann's Picobello® is a proof that it is worth waiting for the best result of the many crossings a breeder has to make in order to have enough material to select new plants from. This gorgeous rhododendron makes outstanding, large flowers which are open wide, pure white with a deep garnet red blotch and dots on the upper lip, and slightly frilled margins. They open from light beige buds from late May. Evergreen leaves are long, elliptic, dark green, and very glossy. The shrub is compact and forms a wide and rather flat canopy. Bred by Holger Hachmann in 2004.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 leave-mould. It is hardy to min. -27°C (USDA zone 5) but may take a few degrees lower.
Last update 31-01-2017
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