Rhododendron 'BELKANTO'
Rhododendron 'BELKANTO'
rhododendron
rhododendron
SIZE/TYPE | medium-sized shrub |
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USUAL HEIGHT | 1.3-1.5m |
USUAL WIDTH | 1.3-1.5m |
LEAVES | evergreen broadleaf |
COLOUR OF LEAVES | green |
FLOWERS | showy |
COLOUR OF FLOWERS | cream |
BLOOMING TIME | May - May |
LOCATION | semi-shade / partial sun |
USDA zone (lowest) | 5b (down to -27°C) |
WINTER PROTECTION | |
FOR ZONE 5+6 | |
FOR ZONE 7 | |
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES |
Rhododendrons, azaleas, and mountain laurels Evergreen broadleaf |
Rhododendrons are reliable, beautifully flowering, evergreen shrubs of variable origin: S.W. China, Himalayas, Northern America, and even Europe. The original species were hybridized several times for better performance so in the 1950´s there were more than 10,000 cultivars registered, and the number keeps increasing.
Belkanto is a relatively new variety, only from 1988. It has rich trusses of creamy yellow flowers opening from light orange buds, the leaves often have yellow veins.
For richer flowering and growth dead-head where possible. The roots are shallow, spreading to sides in search for nutrients. Never plant them too deep. The soil has to be acidic (pH 4.5-5.5), rich in humus, cool and always moist. Ideal soil mixture is peat with lime-free, light garden soil topped with leave-mould. Fully hardy to -27°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 24-02-2009.
Belkanto is a relatively new variety, only from 1988. It has rich trusses of creamy yellow flowers opening from light orange buds, the leaves often have yellow veins.
For richer flowering and growth dead-head where possible. The roots are shallow, spreading to sides in search for nutrients. Never plant them too deep. The soil has to be acidic (pH 4.5-5.5), rich in humus, cool and always moist. Ideal soil mixture is peat with lime-free, light garden soil topped with leave-mould. Fully hardy to -27°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 24-02-2009.
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