Rhododendron impeditum

China.

Dwarf purple rhododendron is an upright, bushy, broad and dense dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 30 - 40 cm and is approx. 0.6 - 1 m wide. It usually grows 5 - 10 cm per year.

The Dwarf purple rhododendron is evergreen and has dark green lanceolate leaves.

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

Rhododendron impeditum is a shallow-rooting plant.

Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

The Dwarf purple rhododendron has good frost hardiness.

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

Solitary, group planting, ornamental shrub, tub

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 Dwarf purple rhododendron 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 April to May
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April
- Watering: In the period from May to September
- Pruning: February.