Rhododendron 'LAGERFEUER'

Rhododendron Lagerfeuer is another successful hybrid bred by Hans Hachmann in 1960. It is a cross between Nova Zembla and Mars. Lagerfeuer bears large, deep red flowers with a hint of purple red shade, opening from end May until early June, and produces abundance of flowers regularly. It grows moderately, reaching only about 1m tall and wide in 10 years, though, adult plants are supposed to exceed 2m in both directions. We have experienced very good tolerance to full sun if grown in good soil. Evergreen leaves are widely elliptic, deep green and not very glossy.

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 5), possibly more.

Last update 30-01-2012