Rhododendron 'POLARNACHT'
Rhododendron 'POLARNACHT'
rhododendron
rhododendron
SIZE/TYPE | medium-sized shrub |
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USUAL HEIGHT | 1-1.5m |
USUAL WIDTH | 1-1.5m |
LEAVES | evergreen broadleaf |
COLOUR OF LEAVES | green |
FLOWERS | showy |
COLOUR OF FLOWERS | purple red |
BLOOMING TIME | May - May |
LOCATION | semi-shade to shade |
USDA zone (lowest) | 6 (down to -23°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.
Polarnacht is another sensational rhododendron variety from Hans Hachmann. It has deep purple-violet flowers with purple-black blotch. It grows moderately or slow into a compact shrub of about the same width and height.
For richer flowering and growth dead-head where possible. It prefers bright to dappled shade or partial shade (partial sun). The roots are shallow, spreading to sides in search for nutrients. Never plant them too deep. The soil has to be acidic, rich in humus, cool and always moist. Ideal soil mixture is peat with lime-free, light garden soil topped with leave-mould. Use selective fertilizers for rhododendrons only.
Last update: 26-02-2009.
Polarnacht is another sensational rhododendron variety from Hans Hachmann. It has deep purple-violet flowers with purple-black blotch. It grows moderately or slow into a compact shrub of about the same width and height.
For richer flowering and growth dead-head where possible. It prefers bright to dappled shade or partial shade (partial sun). The roots are shallow, spreading to sides in search for nutrients. Never plant them too deep. The soil has to be acidic, rich in humus, cool and always moist. Ideal soil mixture is peat with lime-free, light garden soil topped with leave-mould. Use selective fertilizers for rhododendrons only.
Last update: 26-02-2009.
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