Rhododendron 'BELKANTO' rhododendron
Rhodovit (ericoid)Rhododendron
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.
Last update 24-02-2009.
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).
