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DESCRIPTION
Arkadius is a variety of rhododendron with unique large flowers. The plant has a rounded shape and grows slowly, reaching the height of 2 metres. Relatively large leaves are dark green and shiny, with brighter underside. Flowers are conical with extensive corolla petals. Buds are dark pink. Flowers are bright pink with darker edges and a distinct olive green spot on upper petals. Their diameter may reach 9,5 cm. Flowers are gathered in dense, rounded inflorescence. Blooming occurs at the end of May and in the first days of April.
ADVICES
Rhododendrons prefer partly shaded and calm locations. Humus soil with acidic pH of 4 to 4.5 is perfect.
The bush should be planted in spring (from mid-March until mid-June) or in autumn (from mid-September until the end of October). The location should provide enough space to grow. The soil around the plant should be covered with a few centimetre thick layer of bark. Use organic or rhododendron dedicated fertilisers. Watering is necessary in dry periods (more than 2 weeks without rain). Withered flowers must be removed. In winter, the plant should be covered with frost cloth or spruce twigs. Rhododendrons do not require pruning - it is enough to remove broken branches or shoots damaged by frost.
