Rhododendron (syn. 'Ines') 'GOLDEN EVEREST'^®

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.

Beautiful golden yellow colour in a very warm shade is the main feature of this Holger Hachmann rhododendron breeding. Quite similar to an old Nancy Evans variety Golden Everest^® bears narrowly funnel-shaped flowers unfolding from scarlet red buds. It flowers possibly longest of most rhododendrons - up to 4 weeks, from late May until late June. Only late spring frost could mean a problem. Evergreen leaves are short, broadly elliptic, dark olive green, and silky soft and matte. It forms a shrub almost as tall as wide.

For a better looking plant 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. Hardy to about -21°C (USDA zone 6b) and needs a protected site.

Last update 26-01-2017