Rhododendron 'LILOFEE' rhododendron
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
1-1,8m
usual width
1-2m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-June
location
semi-shade to shade
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:
Lilofee is a rhododendron from 1990. its flowers are 7-8 cm wide, magenta purple and come out in profusion from mid May until early June. The margins are heavily frilled making the inflorescence look very tufty. The leaves are attractive, elliptic, deep green and glossy. It grows medium fast, 10-year old plant may be 130 cm tall and 150 cm wide. Bred by Hans Hachmann.For richer flowering and growth 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 leafe-mould. Fully hardy to min. -24°C (USDA zone 6), possibly more.
Last update 29-12-2008
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