Description
Rhododendron obt. Kermesina
Rhododendron obtusum Kermesina is a compact evergreen azalea forming a low, bushy mound of small dark green leaves, smothered in late spring with vibrant pink, single funnel-shaped blooms. Best in light shade and sheltered from cold, drying winds, it thrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acidic (ericaceous) soil. Ideal for woodland and Asian-style plantings, small borders and containers with ericaceous compost; slow-growing and naturally tidy.
Position: Partial shade (dappled light) Rate of Growth: Slow-growing Soil: Acidic, humus-rich, moist but well-drained (ericaceous) Hardiness: Hardy in most of the UK (H5) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Plant at a Glance
light:light-shade
facing:east
facing:north
soiltype:prefers-acid-soil
soilmoisture:normal
foliage:evergreen
leafcolour:green
flowering:may
flowering:june
flowercolour:pink
size:60-90cm
gardenstyle:asian
