Rhododendron Easydendron Rabatz Inkarho
Rhododendron Easydendron Rabatz Inkarho
Rhododendron x griegsonianum Easydendron® INKARHO Rabatz
Azalea, Rhododendron
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Description
The Rhododendron Easydendron Rabatz Inkarho is a hybrid variety that unfurls its dark buds into delicate flowers with frilly and wavy edges, widely displayed, in intense and pure red colour, speckled with black-red on the upper part of the petals. It belongs to the Inkharo range which includes hybrids more tolerant to limestone and clay in the soil. Highly hardy and semi-early, it forms a rather spreading bush, wider than tall, with dark green evergreen leaves. This selection was shortlisted for the plant of the year in 2011 at the Chelsea Flower Show. In a large bed, in a hedge or at the edge of trees, Rabatz can do without acid soil and be planted in more varied soils, even slightly limestone-rich or heavy.
Rhododendrons are plants from the ericaceae family, just like heathers. The history of Inkharo Rhododendrons, somewhat revolutionary plants, started in Germany over 20 years ago. The discovery of a rhododendron naturally growing in a chalk quarry led to the grafting of different varieties onto its extraordinary root system. The shrubs obtained by this method tolerate a wide range of soils with a pH ranging from 4.5 to 7.5, provided they are loose, fertile, moist, and not excessively limestone-rich. In summary, a soil suitable for hydrangeas. The Rabatz cultivar forms a large branched bush with a dense habit, reaching around 1.40 m in height at 10 years old and 1.80 m in spread, in good growing conditions, in open ground. Its growth is rather slow. Its large leaves are elliptical, dark green and glossy on the upper side, showing a lighter and fuzzy underside. They persist through winter. Around mid-May, for approximately 3 weeks, large funnel-shaped, 10 to 11 cm diameter flowers unfurl at the end of branches in large clusters or spherical corymbs, composed of frilly-edged petals. The flower's centre is speckled with dark red, almost black, and adorned with long light stamens. The petals are pure red.
Rhododendron Rabatz is a very hardy plant, down to -22°C. It is relatively tolerant in terms of exposure, we recommend planting it in non-scorching sun or partial shade, ideally to the east where it benefits from morning sun while being protected from excessive heat. In the garden, with its abundant and delicate flowering, it easily decorates a shaded area, alongside Ferns, blue or variegated hostas, Pieris, shrubby Heathers, Kalmias, Azaleas, Japanese maples, or other rhododendrons from the same group to create superb patchworks of textures and colours. It is versatile and you can also plant it alongside many other flowering shrubs, not necessarily acid-loving: hydrangeas, mock oranges, Japanese quinces, butterfly bushes, abelias, or autumn camellias. Japanese Anemones will also be good companions, as well as bugbanes and foxgloves, in the understory.
Rhododendron Easydendron Rabatz Inkarho in pictures
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Botanical data
Rhododendron
x griegsonianum
Easydendron® INKARHO Rabatz
Ericaceae
Azalea, Rhododendron
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Rhododendron Easydendron Rabatz Inkarho in a semi-shaded position, protected from cold and drying winds, in moist, loose, fertile soil. It will prefer a slightly calcareous, neutral, or acidic soil, suitable for a hydrangea. Dig a hole three times larger than the pot volume. Soak the root ball in water and plant the bush at the collar level, in a nourishing mix composed of leaf compost, gravel or pumice, and loam or topsoil, as the Inkarho Rhododendrons are nutrient-demanding plants. Water generously and keep the soil consistently moist. Azaleas and Rhododendrons have a rather shallow root system. This makes them sensitive to long periods of drought so enriching the soil with humus and providing abundant watering during dry spells are recommended. Apply a bark or mulch at the base of the bush every spring to maintain soil moisture while keeping a slightly acidic pH. Maintenance involves deadheading the faded flowers and removing dead branches.
Azaleas and Rhododendrons can sometimes be attacked by vine weevils that eat the edges of the leaves and rootlets, as well as by the famous "rhododendron borer," which does not often cause severe damage. There are effective natural solutions against vine weevils. Yellowing of the leaves (chlorosis) in Rhododendrons indicates poor iron assimilation in the soil, leading to premature plant death. While limestone is often the cause, poorly drained soil or deeply planted root balls can also explain the phenomenon.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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