Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Polaris'

Japan.

Yakushima rhododendron 'Polaris' is a small shrub that grows broadly and densely. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.4 m and is approx. 1.4 - 1.8 m wide. Slow-growing.

The Yakushima rhododendron 'Polaris' is evergreen and has dark green lanceolate leaves.

Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Polaris' produces pink, yellow, funnel-shaped flowers from mid-May to early June.

Rhododendron yakushimanum 'Polaris' is a shallow-rooting plant.

Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

The Yakushima rhododendron 'Polaris' 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.

Pruning, ideally from the end of March to April, is advisable for this plant.

The Yakushima rhododendron 'Polaris' 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).

- Fertilise: In the period from the end of March to mid-April
- Mulching: In the period from April to April
- Pruning: In the period from the end of March to April.