Rhododendron 'HANIA' rhododendron
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
1,5-2m
usual width
1,5-2m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May
location
full to partial sun
soil type
acidic (peaty)
soil moisture requirements
evenly moist but well-drained
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°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:
Hania is a jewel among rhododendrons with light flowers. They open from pink buds into pale pink to almost white with ivory shades which turn out especially in afternoon sun. The throat is decorated with deep maroon blotch and dots. Evergreen leaves are leathery, dark green, rather matt, narrowly oval, 8-10 cm long. The plant grows moderately fast into an upright shrub about two meters tall and wide. It was bred and introduced by a kalmia and camellia specialist Karl-Heinz Hübbers from Germany in 2011 as a cross between Rosilac x (Peucine x Desert Gold).For a better-looking plant deadhead rhododendrons where possible. The roots are shallow, spreading to sides in search for nutrients. Never plant them too deep. The soil must well-drained, acidic (of pH value 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 abt. -29 °C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 14-12-2021
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