Rhododendron Kabarett
Rhododendron Kabarett
Rhododendron Kabarett
Rhododendron
The Kabarett rhododendron received is very beautiful and full of promising buds. The click and collect delivery was very fast: order placed on Sunday evening around 6:45 pm, delivery on Tuesday late morning. I am very satisfied.
Michelle, 13/12/2018
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Description
The Rhododendron 'Kabarett' is a fairly recent hybrid that is particularly ornamental: the bush, with a regular and natural habit and adorned with beautiful dark and shiny foliage, offers spring flowering that is as abundant as it is attractive: it is covered with clusters of large frilled flowers in a slightly mauve pink, enhanced at the throat by a beautiful dark red macule. Decorative throughout the year, this hardy bush can be grown both in the ground and in pots on the terrace. 'Rhodos', as spectacular as they are exclusive, only thrive in acidic, rich, moist but well-drained soil and in humid climates.
Rhododendrons are plants of the Ericaceae family, just like heathers, preferring soils devoid of limestone, tending to be acidic, and humid climates. Obtained in Germany by Hachmann in 1997, Rhododendron Kabarett (sometimes marketed under the name 'Hachmann's Kabarett') is one of the best in the category of large mauve-flowered Rhododendrons. It forms a regular bush with a rounded habit, reaching approximately 1.50 m (5 ft) in all directions at maturity. Its growth is rather slow, generally reaching 1.20 m (4 ft) in height at the age of 10. Its large evergreen leaves are elliptical in shape and cover the plant well. Dark green and glossy on the upper side, they show a lighter and fuzzy underside. At the end of May or beginning of June, for about 3 weeks, remarkably abundant flowering submerges the bush: grouped in large rounded corymbs of at least 9 units, beautiful large funnel-shaped flowers open in mauve-pink, fading to mauve at full bloom. Each one is marked with a superb crimson to burgundy spot on the largest petals. The petals of 'Kabarett' are frilled at the edges, opening to long pale mauve stamens.
Rhododendron 'Kabarett' is a flowering plant that is quite hardy, down to -15°C (5°F) or even -20°C (1°F). Although they prefer a semi-shaded exposure, hybrid Rhododendrons can withstand the morning sun as long as it is not scorching and their base remains cool. "Kabarett", with its abundant and dainty flowering, will easily improve a small semi-shaded area of the garden, in the company of ferns, hostas, Pieris, heathers, Kalmias, Azaleas, Japanese Maples, or other rhododendrons from the same group to create superb patchworks of textures and colours in spring. Large rhododendrons can be used to create magnificent hedges, alone or with camellias or mimosas (in mild climates), for example. Growing in pots is possible, but it requires regular watering with non-limestone water and regular application of specific fertilizers for acid-loving plants.
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Planting and care
Plant the Rhododendron 'Kabarett' in a semi-shaded or even shady position, protected from cold and drying winds, in a moist, humus-rich and light soil, with an acidic or neutral tendency. Like all ericaceous plants, it cannot tolerate limestone soils or heavy soils saturated with water in winter. If the soil remains moist in summer, this rhododendron will also tolerate morning sun exposure. Avoid planting at its base, as its shallow roots do not tolerate competition from other plants, especially for water resources.
Dig a hole three times larger than the pot volume. Soak the root ball in non-limestone water and plant the bush at the collar level, in a mixture composed of leaf compost, gravel or pumice, and loam. Water generously 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 advisable to enrich the soil with humus and provide abundant watering during dry periods. In addition, this root system is not very strong, which is why it is essential to lighten heavy soils with draining materials (gravel, pumice, clay pellets) at planting. Spread a layer of shredded pine bark mulch at the base of the bush every spring to maintain soil moisture while preserving an acidic pH.
Maintenance consists of removing faded flowers in summer and removing dead branches. Azaleas and rhododendrons can sometimes be attacked by weevils that eat the edge of the leaves and rootlets, as well as the famous "rhododendron beetle," which does not often cause severe damage. Effective biological solutions exist today against weevils. Yellowing of the leaves (chlorosis) in rhododendrons indicates poor assimilation of iron from the soil and causes premature plant death. While limestone is often the cause, poorly drained soil or deeply planted root balls can also explain the phenomenon.
"Rhodos" thrive in cooler climates, planted in limestone-free soil and in a humid environment. Their cultivation in hotter and drier climates is often doomed to failure in the long run, despite all the efforts made to acclimatize them.
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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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