Known as the pink 'Alpenrose' from Central Europe. This plant has lovely deep crimson-pink flowers in June. Useful for it's late flowering and hardiness. It will not tolerate high temperatures and needs good drainage. Height 40cm in 10 years.Dwarf Rhododendrons don't mind the sun but they hate too much heat, so do avoid reflected heat from South facing walls and patios, particularly if planting in containers
Alpine-rose Care
Rhododendron Ferrugineum



How to Care for the Plant

Water

By allowing the first watering to soak in well before the second amount of water is applied, the water is going deeply into the soil around each rose bush. a few key items to consider in the area of watering or keeping out roses watered are: be sure your rose bushes are well watered/hydrated before the application of any pesticide.

Pruning

Houseplants should typically be pruned at the beginning of the growing season, which is late winter or early spring for many varieties.

Fertilizer

An organic, balanced, liquid fertilizer once a month during growth period is recommended.

Sunlight

Semi-shade location.

Soil

Prefer fertile soil, preferably loose and loamy with adequate drainage.

Temperature

This species grows better in the midlands and north Britain, disliking the hotter conditions in the south[

Container

Container should provide ample drainage and room for growth.

Additional

The leaves and the galls are poisonous. The pollen of many if not all species of rhododendrons is also probably toxic, being said to cause intoxication when eaten in large quantities

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