Rhododendron campylogynum Lilly Bell
Rhododendron campylogynum Lilly Bell
Rhododendron campylogynum Lilly Bell®
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Description
The Rhododendron campylogynum 'Lilly Bell' has the name of a rhododendron! It is a miniature cultivar well suited for container gardening. Its habit is dense and rounded, with small light green foliage, and it produces unusual bell-shaped flowers that are open and a deep pink colour. The plant blooms abundantly in full sun or partial shade in May and June. A characteristic of "rhodo" is that it is planted in an acidic soil or substrate that is constantly moist to wet but well-drained.
The Rhododendron campylogynum belongs to the ericaceae family. It is found in the rainiest part of the Sino-Himalayan region, at high altitudes, where it grows among rocks. It is, therefore, one of the most alpine rhododendrons. It forms a dwarf bush, reaching a height of 60 cm (24in), with evergreen, densely branched, and dense growth. The leaves are obovate, tapered at the base, rounded, dark green, shiny, and glabrous on the upper side, pale green or slightly glaucous underneath. The solitary or grouped flowers have a calyx with five rounded and barely curved lobes. The corolla, which displays various shades of purple, from pink to plum or almost black, bears fuzzy stamens and brownish-yellow anthers.
The 'Lilly Bell' cultivar forms a clump of dense small foliage, reaching 50 to 80 cm (20 to 32in) in all directions at maturity. Its bell-shaped deep pink flowers measure 1 to 4 cm (1 to 2in) in diameter. It is resistant to frost down to -20°C (1°F).
The Rhododendron campylogynum 'Lilly Bell' tolerates full sun or partial shade. It requires an acidic, fertile, well-drained substrate or moist soil. Plant it in a container in its youth, in a larger pot later on, or as a ground cover in the garden. Pair it with plants that prefer acidic or neutral soil, such as small azaleas, ferns, hostas, Corydalis, and colourful heucheras in partial shade. Container gardening requires regular watering with non-limestone water and specific fertilisers for acid-loving plants.
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Rhododendron
campylogynum
Lilly Bell®
Ericaceae
Rhododendron
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the Rhododendron campylogynum Lilly Bell in full sun or partial shade, protected from cold and drying winds, in a humus-bearing and light soil, with a tendency towards acidity (pH between 4.5 and 6). The soil should never dry out without being waterlogged. This variety dislikes heatwaves and dry atmospheres; it is a plant for a humid and cool climate. Like all plants of acid peat soil, it does not tolerate limestone soils, drought, heatwaves, or heavy soils saturated with water in winter. If the soil remains moist in summer, this rhododendron will also tolerate exposure to non-burning sun.
This dwarf variety can be grown anywhere, from full sun to complete shade, ensuring it is always well-covered with mulch. The roots are shallow and spread out to the sides for nutrients. Never plant them too deeply. The ideal mix is compost with light garden soil.
Maintenance consists of cutting off faded summer flowers and removing dead branches. Azaleas and Rhododendrons can sometimes be attacked by weevils that eat the edges of leaves and rootlets and by the famous "rhododendron lace bug", which often does not cause significant damage. Effective biological solutions are available today against weevils. Yellowing leaves (chlorosis) in Rhododendrons indicates poor assimilation of iron in the soil and causes premature plant death. While limestone (from the soil or watering water) is usually the cause, poorly drained soil or a deep planting hole 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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