Rhododendron calophytum

China.

Beautiful-face rhododendron is upright and broad in structure.

The pink-white, funnel-shaped flowers appear from the end of March to the beginning of April.

Rhododendron calophytum is a shallow-rooting plant.

Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

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

Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub

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.

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.