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Rhododendron 'DAGMAR' rhododendron
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
0,5-1,3m
usual width
0,8-1,8m
leaves
evergreen broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-June
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Dagmar is a Czech rhododendron variety bred by Bohumil Kavka in 1965. It is a rather slow growing, compact, evergreen plant with gorgeous flowers. Each inflorescence bears up to 14 soft pink flowers with golden yellow throat in the second half of May. The petal margins are a little frilled. Leaves are beautiful as well – they are evergreen, ovate, thinner than on most hybrids, and make a handsome cover all over the plant. 10-year-old plants are about 1m tall and 1.3m wide.
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 leaf-mould. Hardy to min. -27°C (USDA zone 5b), possibly more.
Last update 29-01-2012
