Rhododendron obtusum 'Melina'

Kirishima azalea 'Melina' is an upright and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 30 cm and is approx. 40 - 60 cm wide.

The Kirishima azalea 'Melina' is evergreen and has dark green, glossy, lanceolate, ovate leaves.

The pink-coloured, funnel-shaped flowers appear from the end of May to mid-June. These grow to about 2 - 3 cm in size.

Rhododendron obtusum 'Melina' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.

Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

The Kirishima azalea 'Melina' has good frost hardiness.

Loose, humus-rich, sufficiently moist but water-permeable and well-aerated soil is preferred.
Commercially available container plant soil.

Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, tub

Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

- Yellow leaves on rhododendrons can be a sign of too high a lime content in the soil. Iron and magnesium fertiliser, for example, can help.
- This plant should only be watered with lime-free water. Rainwater is particularly suitable for this purpose.
- Cut back frozen shoots to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.

No pruning is necessary for this plant.

The Kirishima azalea 'Melina' sets beautiful accents together with:
Japanese medlar, Japanese fruit cimmie.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

- Fertilise: From the end of March to the end of June.