Rhododendron repens 'Baden-Baden'

Rhododendron 'Baden-Baden' is a small shrub that grows flat, compact and broad. It usually reaches a height of 50 - 60 cm and is approx. 1 - 1.2 m wide.

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

The scarlet-red, funnel-shaped flowers appear from the end of April to mid-May.

Rhododendron repens 'Baden-Baden' is a shallow-rooting plant.

Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

The Rhododendron 'Baden-Baden' 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 'Baden-Baden' 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.