Rhododendron, Azalea “Silver Sword”, (Rhododendron ‘Silver Sword’)

Rhododendron (Rhododendron) is part of a family Ericaceae / pyrenes / from which are common in our country the Erica, to stay, blueberry and gooseberry. Rhododendrons include decorative trees and shrubs with thousands of shapes and a height of 30 cm to 4 – 5 m. There are evergreen and deciduous species, all having oval leathery leaves.

Rhododendron blooms in April - May very abundant and lush for approx 3-4 weeks. The color range in which they bloom is very diverse. Most rhododendrons like well-drained, rich soils with an acidic reaction to the medium pH 4.5 – 6. They like semi-shaded and cherished places. Very few rhododendrons can withstand direct sun.

Root before winterthey should be covered with a thick layer of mulch / peat or soil with pine needles /, which retains moisture and protects against damage to their shallow roots. The crown can be tied without being too tight, to protect from the heavy snow.

It is important that they are well stocked with moisture because the leaves are dehydrated and initially begin to shrivel. In the spring, they are fed with a slowly decomposing complex fertilizer, and maybe one with an acidic reaction sold specifically for rhododendrons, but not with high nitrogen fertilizers.

After they bloom, flowers can be carefully removed without damaging the surrounding buds. The rhododendrons they don't like pruning, но доста азлии реагират много добре на резитби и формират гъсти и плътни корони.

When landscaping gardens, rhododendrons are highly valued all over the world - Japan, China, North America and Europe. They are a great accent, but you should have them in protected places - near buildings or in their favorite place like undergrowth in a patterned conifer shade, where they thrive best. Spraying with fungicide is possible.