Rhododendron 'INKARHO^® Lila Dufthecke'

Rhododendron 'INKARHO® Lila Dufthecke' is an upright, bushy and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1.5 m wide.

The Rhododendron 'INKARHO® Lila Dufthecke' is evergreen and has dark green lanceolate leaves.

The purple-coloured, funnel-shaped flowers of the Rhododendron 'INKARHO® Lila Dufthecke' appear in umbels from May to June. They are slightly fragrant.

Rhododendron 'INKARHO® Lila Dufthecke' is a shallow-rooting plant.

Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

The Rhododendron 'INKARHO® Lila Dufthecke' 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 Rhododendron 'INKARHO® Lila Dufthecke' 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.