Rhododendron INKARHO Brigitte
Rhododendron INKARHO Brigitte
Rhododendron INKARHO Brigitte
Rhododendron INKARHO Brigitte
Rhododendron INKARHO® Brigitte
Rhododendron
Ordered on the 22nd, delivered to my home on the 25th around midday in Belgium. Packaging was adequate, paper and cardboard, and the plant arrived intact, in very good health, with nice green foliage and plenty of buds. A bit pricey, but these Inkharo rhododendrons, which are tolerant of different soil types, aren't that easy to find for sale over here. Already planted in a 60cm diameter raised container without a bottom; we'll see how the flowering goes in 2027.
thierry, 25/08/2026
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Description
Rhododendron Inkarho Brigitte is part of a new series, sometimes using old varieties, but grafted onto a plant much more tolerant of clayey, loamy or slightly alkaline soils. Relatively low, well-branched, and wider than it is tall, this bushy shrub offers a beautiful contrast of colours between a pastel, pink, white-washed with lilac and animated with a beautiful yellow flame, and abundant, truly superb evergreen foliage of shiny dark green. In the ground as well as in pots, Inkarho rhododendrons are grown like hydrangeas, in partial shade, in deep, loose and moist soil.
Rhododendrons encompass more than 800 species of the heath family, cultivated for the beauty of their impressive flowering. The history of Inkharo Rhododendrons, somewhat revolutionary plants recently presented at the Chelsea Flower Show, began in Germany over 20 years ago. The discovery of a rhododendron naturally growing in a chalk quarry made it possible to consider grafting different varieties onto its extraordinary root system. The bushes obtained by this method tolerate a wide range of soils with a pH ranging from 4.5 to 7.5, as long as they are loose, fertile, moist and without excessive limestone. In summary, a soil that will suit hydrangeas.
Originally obtained in 1980 in Germany, 'Brigitte' is part of the category of large-flowered hybrids that are very cold-resistant. It forms a modest-sized shrub, with dense and branched vegetation and a broadly conical, both rounded and spreading habit. Wider than it is tall, it will reach an average height of 1.2m (4ft) to 1.3m (4ft) and a spread of 1.8m (6ft) to 2m (7ft) at maturity. Its growth is rather slow so its dimensions at the age of 10 years are around 1m (3ft) tall and 1.3 m (4ft) wide. Its evergreen leaves, of a shiny dark green colour, are narrow, lanceolate in shape, and particularly abundant on the branches. They have a very velvety underside. Flowering usually takes place from mid-May to mid-June: grouped in corymbs, beautiful funnel-shaped flowers, dark pink in bud, open in a palette of light pink, bright pink, and white-pink washed with lilac, displaying a throat spotted with yellow and speckled with orange.
It is high time that Rhododendrons escape the constraints of soil conditions: this is now possible with the Inkarho varieties! Rhododendron Inkarho Brigitte is relatively tolerant in terms of exposure; we recommend planting it in non-scorching sunlight or a partially shaded position, if possible facing east where it will benefit from the morning sun while being protected from excessive heat. In the garden as well as in pots, with its lovely pastel flowering, it will enhance a shaded space. Much more tolerant than classic rhododendrons, it can be paired, in a more traditional way, with many other flowering shrubs, not necessarily ericaceous: hydrangeas, mock oranges, Japanese quinces, buddleias, abelias, shrub roses, or autumn camellias. Japanese Anemones will also be good companions, as well as foxgloves, in the undergrowth.
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Rhododendron
INKARHO® Brigitte
Ericaceae
Rhododendron
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Planting and care
Plant the Rhododendron Inkarho Brigitte in a partially shaded position, protected from cold and drying winds, in moist, loose, fertile soil. It should be slightly alkaline, neutral or acidic, just like soil that is suitable for a hydrangea. Dig a hole three times larger than the pot. Soak the root ball in water and plant the bush at the collar level, in a nourishing mixture composed of leaf compost, gravel or pumice, and loam or topsoil, as Inkarho Rhododendrons are hungry plants. Water generously and keep the soil moist in summer. Azaleas and Rhododendrons have a relatively shallow root system. As a result, they are sensitive to long periods of drought. That is why soil enriched with humus and abundant watering during dry periods is recommended. Apply a mulch of B.R.F or mulch at the base of the bush every spring to maintain soil moisture while keeping the pH slightly acidic. Maintenance consists of removing faded flowers after flowering and pruning out any dead branches.
Azaleas and Rhododendrons can sometimes be attacked by weevils that eat the edges of the leaves and the rootlets, as well as by the famous "rhododendron beetle", which does not usually cause severe damage. There are effective natural solutions against weevils. Yellowing of the leaves (chlorosis) in Rhododendrons indicates poor assimilation of iron from the soil and can lead to premature death of the plant. While limestone is often the cause, poorly drained soil or deep planting 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).
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 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.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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