Rhododendron 'BURLETTA' rhododendron (Neriiflorum group)
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.
Burletta is a fantastic rhododendron variety of the neriiflorum subspecies. It produces rich red, bell-shaped flowers early in the season on the background of dark green leaves with purple to wine-red indumentum on the reverse. It grows slowly and usually keeps a mounding shape and compact habit. Bred by Hans Hachmann in 1994.
Last update 14-02-2013
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 leaf-mould. This subspecies is sensitive to excess fertilizing. Its hardiness oscillates around -22°C (USDA zone 6b) and depends on the location. Some shelter is recommended.
