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- The most popular rhododendron varieties and species
- Recommendations for rhododendrons species and species
- Rhododendron hybrids
- Yakushimanum hybrids
- Tips & Tricks
The most popular rhododendron varieties and species
Rhododendrons are among the most important and popular ornamental shrubs. Who is surprised? In the face of graceful flowers and enchanting colors. Currently, 1,150 rhododendron varieties and species are known. Just over 4,000 varieties are cultivated in Germany. For the garden, however, only 10 are eligible. Find out more about the most popular and new trend varieties ...
Hobby gardeners often distinguish between the large Rhodes with flower balls and the small ones with countless single flowers. Professionals speak only of the genus Rhododendron. Starting with meters tall specimens such as Cunnighams White and ending in ground-covering with flowers of fingernail size up - as in the variety Germania - football-sized flower balls.
Recommendations for rhododendrons species and species
Through skillful variety selection and combination can be presented from March to June constantly blooming rhododendrons.
Rhododendron hybrids
The classic type of rhododendrons species and species are the large-flowered hybrids. It is shrubs up to five meters with large, dark green foliage. Their leaves are larger than those of other hybrids.
Especially two-colored and orange varieties are currently in vogue. In search of new varieties, the view of beautiful foliage, compact growth and scent falls. They originated from numerous species such as for example
from which they have inherited properties such as hardy, undemanding, dense growth, closed inflorescence and healthy foliage. In gardens and parks they are used as solitary or group plants. Some varieties are also suitable for free-waking or strictly cut hedges. For example:
Yakushimanum hybrids
The Yakashimanum hybrids are compared to the large-flowered hybrids, small-sized rhododendrons with breitkugeligem, but compact growth to about 1 m in height and dense Blütenbesatz.
They are ideal for smaller gardens. Some varieties bloom pink in the full bloom and white in the bloom - a fascinating interplay ... ..
On its home island of Yaku-Shima, the prototype of the Yakashimanum hybrids grows at an altitude of 1500-1900 m. There developed on the younger shoots felt hairy as sun and cold protection. These varieties tolerate significantly more sun!
Tips & Tricks
For some years, there have been breeds that grow and thrive in higher pH soils. They are called lime tolerant and sold under the name INKARHO.