Rhododendron 'TAMARINDOS'

Rhododendron 'TAMARINDOS'
rhododendron

SIZE/TYPE	medium-sized shrub
USUAL HEIGHT	1-1.5m
USUAL WIDTH	1-2m
LEAVES	evergreen broadleaf
COLOUR OF LEAVES	green
FLOWERS	showy
COLOUR OF FLOWERS	combined:violet and purple red
BLOOMING TIME	May - June
LOCATION	semi-shade to shade
USDA zone (lowest)	5b (down to -27°C)
WINTER PROTECTION
FOR ZONE 5+6
FOR ZONE 7
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.

Tamarindos rhododendron is for lovers of deep violet-blue flowers. An extra feature is the blotch which has unique colour: golden-green which makes a rather unusual contrast with the flower colour. It blooms late in the spring season, starting at the end of May, following by mid June. Bred by H.Hachmann in 2001.

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. If placed in winter shade it is reliably hardy to -25°C (USDA zone 5b), possibly more.

Last update 29-12-2008

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