Rhododendron 'SAFFRANO'
Rhododendron 'SAFFRANO'
rhododendron
rhododendron
| SIZE/TYPE | medium-sized shrub |
|---|---|
| USUAL HEIGHT | 1-1.3m |
| USUAL WIDTH | 1.3-1.5m |
| LEAVES | evergreen broadleaf |
| COLOUR OF LEAVES |
 green |
| FLOWERS | showy |
| COLOUR OF FLOWERS |
 yellow
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| BLOOMING TIME | May - June |
| LOCATION | full to partial sun |
| USDA zone (lowest) | 5b (down to -27°C) |
| WINTER PROTECTION | |
| FOR ZONE 5+6 |
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| FOR ZONE 7 |
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| BELONGS TO CATEGORIES |
Rhododendrons, azaleas, and mountain laurels Evergreen broadleaf |
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.
Saffrano is a yaku rhododendron hybrid from 1987 bred by Vuyk van Nes. It makes pale yellow, campanulate flowers which open from dark orange-red buds. Blooming begins in mid May and continues until early June. Evergreen leaves are dark green, broadly elliptic, slightly glossy, and cover the plant completely. It make prostrate, cushion-like shrubs.
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 min. -25°C (USDA zone 6) but it is expected to take stronger frost.
Last update 08-03-2018
Saffrano is a yaku rhododendron hybrid from 1987 bred by Vuyk van Nes. It makes pale yellow, campanulate flowers which open from dark orange-red buds. Blooming begins in mid May and continues until early June. Evergreen leaves are dark green, broadly elliptic, slightly glossy, and cover the plant completely. It make prostrate, cushion-like shrubs.
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 min. -25°C (USDA zone 6) but it is expected to take stronger frost.
Last update 08-03-2018
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