rhododendron 'kalinka' coral

rhododendron 'kalinka' coralclusters of pale purple pink with a yellow green blotch glossy, leathery, green leaves upright, rounded habit bloom time: late mid season zone 5 height 125 150cm spread 100 125cm colour pink rhododendrons require constant moisture (but not standing water), a fertile soil with a low pH and grow best in partial shade any pruning should be done soon after flowering to ensure bud set plants can benefit from protection (burlap wrap) against drying, winter

five-petalled flowers

flowers are held on deep red stems

long bloom-time

height 45-50cm

so plant can be pruned in the spring to the desired size

they do not like to be moved once established

mounded shrub

flower size: 22cm

the root was widely used by aboriginals and pioneers alike

most cultivars thrive in full sun to partial shade as long as they have adequate moisture and a rich

height 45-60cm

echinacea thrives in an average to moist