Rhododendron 'Hort02' XXL® rhododendron
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
0,5-0,8m
usual width
0,5-0,8m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May
location
semi-shade / 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:
XXL® is a great, yet quite compact or even small rhododendron from Belgium. The extra size refers to its flowers which are incredible - due to its colour and size. Composed in large, not as congested trusses as yaku hybrids make, they are open wide, white in the centre and vivid carmine pink at frilled margins. Blooming begins in mid May. Bred by Hortibreed, Belgium, in 2013.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. Hardiness has not been tested under all possible conditions and satisfactory performance in zone 6 is yet to be proved, therefore a sheltered location is recommended.
Last update 08-03-2018
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