Rhododendron ferrugineum

Europe.

Alpenrose is an upright, broad, dense and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 60 - 80 cm and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide. It usually grows 2 - 3 cm per year.

The Alpenrose is evergreen and has dark green lanceolate leaves.

The purple-red, funnel-shaped flowers appear from early June to mid-June.

Rhododendron ferrugineum is a shallow-rooting plant.

Preferred location in partial shade.

The Alpenrose has good frost hardiness.

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.

The Alpenrose 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.