Rhododendron Raphaela
Rhododendron Raphaela
Rhododendron Raphaela
Rhododendron Raphaela
Rhododendron
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Description
The Rhododendron 'Raphaela' is a hybrid variety of moderate size with variegated flowering. It forms a bush with an upright habit and elliptical evergreen foliage, covered in spring, in April-May, with funnel-shaped flowers, widely open, of cream-white colour, surrounded by a wide border of bright purple. A saturated yellow eye, speckled with yellow-green, completes the colourful picture. This hardy variety thrives in acidic, rich, moist, but well-drained soil under our humid climate.
Rhododendrons are plants from the ericaceae family, just like heathers. The 'Raphaela' cultivar was obtained by Hans Hachmann in 2009. It forms a branched and dense bush with an upright habit, reaching approximately 90 cm (35in) to 1.10 m (4ft) in height at the age of 10 years and 1 m (3ft) to 1.20 m (4ft) in width, under good growing conditions, in open ground. Its growth is relatively slow. Its large leaves are elliptical, dark green and glossy. They persist in winter. Around mid-April, up to 15 individual flowers bloom at the end of the branches in a dense and rounded inflorescence for approximately three weeks. Funnel-shaped, 7 to 9 cm (3 to 4in) in diameter, they are slightly undulate at the edge. They are widely open and adorned with a wide border of sparkling bright purple. In the centre, they are cream-white in star shape, with a saturated yellow eye, speckled with yellow-green.
The Rhododendron hybrid Raphaela is a hardy plant, up to -23°C (1°F). It appreciates a semi-shaded exposure to the east in the morning sun. It prefers rainwater for watering. Plant it in isolation, in front of a house, for example, or in the company of other rhododendrons or azaleas, in compositions of varied colours, in front of sizeable deciduous leaf trees. Combine it with spireas or plants from ericaceous soils, such as skimmias, Pieris, ferns, hostas, and Kalmias, in a flower bed.
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Planting and care
Plant the 'Raphaela' hybrid Rhododendron in a partially shaded or shady location, protected from cold and drying winds, in a cool, humus-bearing and light soil, with a tendency towards acid or neutral. Like all plants of heathland, it does not tolerate limestone soils or heavy soils saturated with water in winter. This rhododendron will also tolerate morning sun exposure if the soil remains moist in summer. Avoid planting at its base, as its shallow roots do not tolerate competition from other plants, especially for water resources.
Dig a hole with a volume three times larger than the pot. Soak the root ball in non-limestone water and plant the bush in a mixture of 1/4 compost, leaf compost, gravel or pumice, and loam. Water generously and keep the soil moist in summer. Azaleas and Rhododendrons have a shallow root system. Therefore, they are susceptible to long periods of drought. That's why it is recommended to enrich the soil with humus and water abundantly 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. Apply a mulch of crushed pine bark 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 pruning off dead branches. Azaleas and Rhododendrons can sometimes be attacked by weevils that eat the edges of leaves and rootlets and by the famous "rhododendron beetle", which does not often cause severe damage. Effective biological solutions are available today against weevils. Yellowing of the leaves (chlorosis) in rhododendrons indicates poor assimilation of iron in the soil and causes the premature death of the plant. While limestone is frequently the cause, poorly drained soil or a deeply planted root ball can also be a factor.
"Rhodos" reach their full potential in our Breton and Norman climates, planted in limestone-free soil and a humid environment. Their cultivation in our warmer and drier climates is generally doomed to failure in the long run, despite all attempts to acclimatise 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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