Rhododendron (x) yakushimanum Dusty Miller
Rhododendron (x) yakushimanum Dusty Miller
Rhododendron x yakushimanum Dusty Miller
Rhododendron hybride
The rhododendron is covered with a white "dust", I rinsed the leaves with lukewarm water before planting, the underside of the leaves is light brown, there are also many dry buds! We'll see in the spring.
Monique C., 25/11/2017
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Description
The Rhododendron 'Dusty Miller' is a evergreen bush. This spring variety, very floriferous, is covered with bright pink flower buds and yellow flowers tinged with salmon pink. It will dress up your flower beds and flowering hedges in all seasons.
The 'Dusty Miller' Rhododendron forms a dense round-shaped bush that reaches 80 cm (32in) in height and width at maturity. Its silver-coloured evergreen leaves are elliptical in shape, elongated and leathery with prominent veins. During the months of April and May, this dwarf bush is literally covered with bright pink flower buds that open into yellow flowers tinged with salmon pink. The flowers are grouped in terminal corymbs composed of 3 to 6 flowers. A special moment in your garden.
Hardy up to -15°C (5°F), the 'Dusty Miller' Rhododendron likes a sunny or semi-shady exposure. With slow growth, this acid-loving bush thrives in cool, humus-bearing and well-drained soils.
The 'Dusty Miller' Rhododendron will be ideal as a border plant or as a standalone. It will dress up your garden all year round and animate it with its numerous yellow flowers tinged with salmon pink in spring. Plant it on a slope or in a rock garden alongside Magnolias, Pieris, Heathers, Kalmias, Azaleas and Japanese Maples.
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Rhododendron
x yakushimanum
Dusty Miller
Ericaceae
Rhododendron hybride
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the Rhododendron 'Dusty Miller' in a sunny or partially shaded position, protected from cold and drying winds, in a fresh, humus-bearing and light soil with an acidic tendency. Like all plants of heathland soil, it does not tolerate calcareous soils or heavy soils saturated with water 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 neck 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 susceptible to long periods of drought. Therefore, it is recommended to enrich the soil with humus and water abundantly during dry periods. Additionally, this root system is not very strong, which is why it is essential to lighten heavy soils with draining materials (gravel, pumice, clay pellets) when planting. Apply a mulch of shredded pine bark around the base of the bush every spring to maintain soil moisture while preserving an acidic pH. Maintenance involves cutting off faded flowers in summer and removing dead branches. Azaleas and Rhododendrons can sometimes be attacked by vine weevils, which eat the edges of leaves and rootlets, as well as the infamous "rhododendron beetle," which rarely causes severe damage. However, you can treat them with carbofuran. Yellowing of leaves (chlorosis) in Rhododendron indicates poor assimilation of iron in the soil and leads to premature plant death. 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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