Rhododendron Arctic Tern
Rhododendron Arctic Tern
Rhododendron x Ledodendron Artic Tern
Rhododendron
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Description
Rhododendron Arctic Tern is a dwarf evergreen bush with a rounded, erect, and open habit. This vigorous variety has small, narrow, light green, glossy foliage. Its late flowering for this type of rhododendron occurs in May-June, in the form of tight clusters of small white flowers with a green throat, measuring 1 cm in diameter. This little "rhodo" does not exceed 50 to 60 cm in height in 10 years. It dresses up small beds, borders, and pots all year round and is grown in cool, semi-shaded acidic soil. This delightful specimen has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit in England.
Rhododendrons are plants belonging to the Ericaceae family, which includes a hundred genera, many of which are common in our gardens. Heathers, Kalmia, Andromeda, Leucothoe, Oxydendrum, and Gaultheria are valuable in ornamental beds, while Arbutus and especially Vaccinium delight us with their fruits. The vast majority of these plants prefer limestone-free, acidic soils and humid climates.
Rhododendron Arctic Tern comes from Rhododendron trichostomum, native to southwestern China, a very branched and low-growing botanical species. It forms a dense, rounded bush, reaching 60 cm in height and spread at maturity. Its evergreen leaves are elliptical, slender, and leathery. During May and June, this dwarf shrub is literally covered with green flower buds that open into pure white flowers with a small green throat. The flowers are grouped in terminal corymbs composed of 3 to 6 flowers or more. A special sight in your garden.
Hardy down to -20°C, the Rhododendron Arctic Tern prefers a semi-shaded exposure or slightly more sun, avoiding the period from 12 pm to 5 pm. With slow growth, this heather-loving shrub thrives in moist, humus-bearing, well-drained, and slightly acidic soils. Rhododendron Artic Tern will be ideal for bordering beds, in pots, or even as a standalone plant in a small garden. In beds, this miniature Rhododendron occupies the foreground, in front of acid-loving plants with a taller habit, such as the superb Kalmias, or Mountain Laurels, with beautiful dark green foliage and lovely small flowers in May-June. It also thrives in the light shade of an Oxydendrum arboreum, whose long clusters of white bell-shaped flowers in summer and striking autumn foliage provide a spectacle for much of the year. To ensure flowers all year round, complete this picture with an Autumn Camellia like the magnificent Camellia sasanqua Yuletide, with its bright red flowers and yellow stamen hearts enchanting your days from November to January.
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Botanical data
Rhododendron
x Ledodendron
Artic Tern
Ericaceae
Rhododendron
Ledodendron 'Arctic Tern'
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Rhododendron Arctic Tern in a sunny but not scorching or windy spot, or in partial shade, protected from cold and drying winds, in moist, humus-rich, and light soil with an acidic tendency. Like all acid-loving plants, it cannot tolerate calcareous soils or heavy soils that are waterlogged in winter. Dig a hole three times larger than the pot. Soak the root ball in non-calcareous water and plant the bush at the same level, in a mixture composed of 1/4 turf, leaf compost, gravel or pumice, and loam. Water thoroughly and keep the soil moist in summer. Azaleas and Rhododendrons have a shallow root system. As a result, they are sensitive to long periods of drought. That's why humus-enriched soil and abundant watering during dry periods are recommended. In addition, this root system is not very strong, so it is essential to lighten heavy soils with draining materials (gravel, pumice, clay balls) at planting. Apply a mulch of shredded pine bark at the base of the bush every spring to keep the soil moist while maintaining an acidic pH. Maintenance consists of removing faded flowers in summer and cleaning dead branches. Azaleas and Rhododendrons can sometimes be attacked by weevils that eat the edges of leaves and rootlets, as well as the famous "rhododendron beetle" which does not often cause severe damage. Yellowing of leaves (chlorosis) in Rhododendron indicates poor assimilation of iron in the soil and can lead to the premature death of the plant. While limestone is often the cause, poorly drained soil or a deeply planted root ball 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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