Rhododendron Lilly Bell Pearl
Rhododendron Lilly Bell Pearl
Rhododendron campylogynum var. myrtilloides Lilly Bell® Pearl
Rhododendron
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Description
The Rhododendron campylogynum Lilly Bell 'Pearl' is a miniature cultivar that resembles an azalea with its flowers and foliage. It produces a profusion of widely open flowers covering the plant in a soft lilac pink, slightly sprinkled with purple-red, from late April to early June. This new generation plant forms a naturally rounded and compact small clump. It can be grown in a pot or as a border plant, in full sun or partial shade.
The Rhododendron campylogynum Lilly Bell 'Pearl' belongs to the ericaceae family. It is derived from the botanical species Rhododendron campylogynum. The Lilly Bell® series was introduced by the German nursery Hellwig in 2015. It consists of dwarf selections of existing species, which are Rhododendron campylogynum, R. keleticum, R. repens, R. ludolwi, and R. impeditum. These wild species all share their dwarf habit, reaching a maximum height of 60 cm (24in) and foliage and flowering similar to azaleas.
The 'Pearl' cultivar forms a clump of small, dense foliage with a neat cushion-like habit, reaching 30 cm (12in) in height and 60 cm (24in) in width at maturity. The elliptical foliage is evergreen and dark green. The flowering begins in April and lasts for several weeks. The funnel-shaped flowers are widely open, with fringed edges and red dots on the lilac-pink flowers. They are followed in autumn by decorative brownish capsules that open in a star shape. This cultivar is hardy down to -23°C (1°F).
The Rhododendron Lilly Bell 'Pearl' tolerates full sun or partial shade and even shade, although it may flower less profusely. It requires an acid, fertile, well-drained substrate or moist soil. It can be used in containers or pots, as a border plant in the garden, or as ground cover. Combine it with plants that prefer acidic or neutral soil, such as small azaleas, ferns, hostas, Corydalis, and colourful Heucheras in partial shade. Regular watering with non-limestone water and specific fertilisers for acid-loving plants are required when grown in containers.
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Botanical data
Rhododendron
campylogynum var. myrtilloides
Lilly Bell® Pearl
Ericaceae
Rhododendron
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant the Rhododendron Lilly Bell Pearl 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).
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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.