Rhododendron from INKARHO®
Easydendron®, Dufthecke, HAPPYdendron®, Bloombux®, and Grazeasy® as easy-care variants
A rhododendron stands out for its uniquely striking flowers, which are forever etched in the memory of anyone who has seen a rhododendron once. However, the lush blossom splendor of a rhododendron doesn't just come naturally; for the plant from the heath family is exceedingly demanding when it comes to rhododendron care. This starts with the soil conditions, which typically need to be optimally tailored to a rhododendron's needs. If the location and care are not perfect, the rhododendron may not develop beautiful growth, its leaf color might not be so healthy, and the rhododendron flowers would not be as numerous.
An improvement are our Easydendron®, INKARHO® Dufthecke, HAPPYdendron®, Bloombux® and Grazeasy®, which grow on nearly any humus-rich garden soil and are particularly robust and easy to care for as special cultivars. Why you should definitely get to know these special rhododendrons and what our Bloombux® Rhododendron has to do with a boxwood, we are happy to explain on our website.
Our new Grazeasy® – Purple blooms and delicate leaves
Plant rhododendron: When should you plant a rhododendron?
Anyone who wants to plant a rhododendron and, for example, benefit from the sight of large-flowered alpine roses in their own garden, should first carefully examine the soil conditions and location requirements: An ordinary rhododendron is demanding in terms of care, location, and pruning. To ensure optimal gardening success with a rhododendron, individual points concerning care and location should be taken into consideration. Rhododendrons should generally be planted in lime-free rhododendron soil, and a rather shady to semi-shady spot should be selected. A location without waterlogging should be sought to prevent rhododendron diseases and pests from spreading rapidly.
Our INKARHO® rhododendrons are significantly less demanding when it comes to rhododendron location: The INKARHO® rhododendron has been bred over many years to be classified as a lime-tolerant variety. This makes the INKARHO® rhododendron very flexible regarding location and soil conditions: This rhododendron is lime-tolerant and adapts to almost any humus rich garden soil. Higher pH levels also do not harm the INKARHO® rhododendron. Furthermore, the INKARHO® rhododendron has a much stronger root system, which makes it more robust overall, improves nutrient uptake, and promotes optimized and even stronger flower growth. Due to its better flexibility regarding location, the INKARHO® rhododendron is less susceptible to pests and diseases, saving you time and effort in maintenance. Like many other shrubs, the INKARHO® rhododendron should not be planted in waterlogged soils but preferably in an aerated soil. The best planting time for rhododendrons is in autumn from early September to mid-November, as the plants can still form roots in the warm soil. Planting is also possible in spring from February to May, provided the ground is no longer frozen.
How to prune the rhododendron: When can you prune a rhododendron?
Pruning Rhododendrons: When can you prune a Rhododendron?
For proper Rhododendron care, it may be necessary to trim the plant from time to time. However, a shaping cut is only recommended if the Rhododendron is already well established. Otherwise, pruning the Rhododendron can harm the plant and its new shoots. As an additional measure in Rhododendron care, it is also advisable to regularly remove the old inflorescences.
Rhododendron care: When should a rhododendron be fertilised?
Caring for Rhododendrons: When do you fertilize Rhododendrons?
Normally, rhododendron care can be quite demanding. For example, you should pay attention to the water used for irrigating; it should ideally be lime-free rainwater, otherwise, growth may be negatively impacted. When fertilizing rhododendrons, you should use a commercially available rhododendron fertilizer, which is best applied in the spring and after the flowering period - the blooming time for most rhododendron varieties is in May and June. Be sure to distribute the fertilizer evenly on the ground beneath the plant rather than applying it to specific spots.
INKARHO® Rhododendrons are also different in this respect:
When you fertilize the INKARHO® Rhododendron, you should be aware that the plants have a higher nutrient consumption due to the strongly developed root system and the abundance of flowers. Therefore, even the INKARHO® Rhododendron cannot do without fertilization. In fact, it is sufficient to fertilize INKARHO® Rhododendrons once in spring and once after flowering. The fertilizer application can be a bit more generous. The rest of the year, it is enough to water regularly to allow the rhododendron to grow and thrive excellently. Incidentally, INKARHO® Rhododendrons also tolerate strong rhododendron pruning very well even when they are old!
Rhododendron pests: Convincing alternatives: INKARHO® and Bloombux®
Many rhododendron diseases, pests, and bud blight can particularly affect a rhododendron when it is not maintained under the right growing conditions. Unfavourable soil or light conditions, waterlogging, or nutrient deficiencies, as well as improper pruning, can lead to rhododendron pests and diseases gradually attacking the plant, resulting in the rhododendron in your garden no longer being a visual delight.
Due to its robust nature, flexibility in terms of rhododendron location, and strong root system, the INKARHO® rhododendrons have proven to be significantly less sensitive to pests and diseases.
One particular exception among the robust rhododendrons is our Bloombux®:
Visually, it resembles a classic boxwood, but in reality, it is a special type of rhododendron cultivated by our experts. As a result, the Bloombux® is completely resistant to all typical boxwood diseases and pests and becomes a true highlight in any garden, with or without pruning.
Buy Rhododendrons: Choose an INKARHO® Rhododendron
Do you want to buy a rhododendron and enjoy the lush blossom splendor with an exotic touch in your garden?
Then you should buy an INKARHO® rhododendron right away, which has already been awarded multiple times and consistently convinces with its excellent growth characteristics. The INKARHO® rhododendron demonstrates that rhododendrons and ease of care can certainly go hand in hand. Benefit from this special breeding and transform your garden into a colorful blossom paradise. This is mainly due to the particularly robust and flexible root system, which thrives on almost any type of soil, unlike conventional rhododendrons.
Anyone looking for a privacy screen in the garden and therefore wanting to choose a hedge plant might find a rhododendron hedge a beautiful choice. Particularly noteworthy is the root-true INKARHO® Dufthecke, which branches especially densely, is cut-tolerant, and forms flowers with a light fragrance.
Our rhododendron assortment
Easydendron® in many colourful varieties, a blooming hedge with the INKARHO® Dufthecke in four colours, HAPPYdendron® with its tricolour bloom, Bloombux® as a flowering boxwood alternative, and Grazeasy® with delicate leaves – beautiful lime-tolerant, winter-hardy rhododendrons with abundant blossoms in bright colours and lush foliage are INKARHO® rhododendrons. As a solitary plant in the garden or in a container on the terrace, but also as an evergreen hedge, they are a real eye-catcher.