Rhododendron repens 'Bad Eilsen'

Rhododendron 'Bad Eilsen' is a stocky and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 70 cm and is approx. 1 - 1.2 m wide.

The Rhododendron 'Bad Eilsen' is evergreen and has dark green, egg-shaped leaves.

The bright red, funnel-shaped flowers appear in May.

Rhododendron repens 'Bad Eilsen' is a shallow-rooting plant.

Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

The Rhododendron 'Bad Eilsen' has good frost hardiness.

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

Tubs, group planting, bog bed

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 Rhododendron 'Bad Eilsen' sets beautiful accents together with:
Glossy Medlar, Japanese Fruit Kimmie.

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

- Mulching: In the period from March to April
- Fertilise: In the period from April to August.