A jewel in the garden - the Rhododendron Catawbiense Grandiflorum
The rhododendron belongs to the flowering shrubs and is a jewel in every garden with its splendour of flowers. The original form of these magnificent evergreen shrubs comes from Asia. With more than 1000 different species, the flowering shrubs of the rhododendrons enjoy great popularity worldwide. The Rhododendron Catawbiense Grandiflorum with its large purple flowers is also a real gem in your garden.
Flowering and evergreen
The Rhododendron Catawbiense Grandiflorum can reach a height of up to 5m. A highlight of any rhododendron is the flower. This rhododendron is in flower from May to June and then turns into a sea of large purple flowers. But even outside the flowering season, the shrub is immediately striking with its glistening, luminous oval and dark green coloured leaves.
The rhododendron thrives in semi-shady or shady areas. In its natural form, the rhododendron grows in the midst of light deciduous woodland, making the Catawbiense Grandiflorum rhododendron ideal for planting under tall trees.
The correct care of a rhododendron
In order for rhododendrons to produce abundant flowers, the plant needs an acidic and well-drained soil. The root system of rhododendron plants is very shallow and has a high proportion of fine roots. A well-drained soil and a sufficient supply of water and nutrients promotes the formation of flowers. You should therefore water and fertilise your rhododendron regularly.
Rhododendron plants do not need to be pruned or shaped. The natural growth of all rhododendron plants is upright and bushy, so that a rhododendron is a shapely shrub even without pruning. To encourage the formation of new buds, you should remove the wilted flowers. The rhododendron will form new buds after the flowering. If the wilted flowers are broken off in time, seed formation is prevented and the plant can form many more new buds instead.
Rhododendron is a highlight of any garden design
Rhododendrons are not only suitable for planting under tall deciduous trees. They unfold their full beauty as a solitary plant or as a hedge or group planting. You can also buy a rhododendron without a garden. With a little care it will also thrive as a foliage plant. If the beautiful flowers are to be the focal point of the garden design, the Catawbiense Grandiflorum variety should definitely be planted as a group. When you buy rhododendrons, you will need about 1 to 3 plants for a group planting. This will turn your home garden into a romantic rhododendron park in no time at all. The rhododendron originally comes from Asia. It is therefore a must in a Japanese garden. However, the magnificent flowering shrubs also fit perfectly into any other garden design and should not be missing from parks and gardens. With one or more Rhododendron Catawbiense Grandiflorum you can give your garden a very special and romantic flair.
Buy Rhododendron Catawbiense Grandiflorum
If you are buying rhododendrons to plant a hedge, you will need approximately 1 - 3 plants per linear metre.
Our rhododendron plants are container plants. You can therefore plant them all year round.
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