Rhododendron hybrid 'amaretto'

The rhododendron hybrid 'Amaretto' is a very nice breeding within the rhododendron genre, known for its beautiful flowers and its robust nature. This hybrid is popular with garden lovers and landscapes due to their decorative properties and simple care.

Systematics and morphology

Rhododendron 'Amaretto' is an evergreen shrub that reaches a height of about 1.5 to 2 meters and is characterized by its compact, dense growth. The leaves are elliptical, leathery and dark green, whereby the underside can have slight hair. The flowers are the most striking feature of this hybrid: they are located in a funnel-shaped, dense umbels and have a delicate apricot to peach-colored tint, often with a lighter center and occasionally delicate red spots. The flowering period ranges from May to June, which makes this hybrid a highlight of the spring season.

Cultural conditions and care

Rhododendron 'Amaretto' prefers acidic, well -permeable soils that are rich in organic substance. The ideal pH value of the soil is between 4.5 and 6.0. This hybrid thrives best in sodious to partially shaded layers, but also tolerates a little more sunlight than many other rhododendron species.

Meaning and use

Rhododendron 'Amaretto' has both aesthetic and gardening importance. Aesthetically, because of its delicate apricot to peach-colored flowers, it is a popular ornamental plant in gardens, parks and botanical collections. The intense colors of the flowers offer an attractive contrast to the dark green leaves and can be used as an eye -catcher in landscape designs. Your compact growth and the decorative leaf shape make you an excellent choice for formal gardens and for natural plantings.

toxicity

Like many types of rhododendron, rhododendron 'Amaretto' is toxic. All parts of the plant, especially the leaves, contain toxic substances such as gray anotoxins. If you eat by humans or animals, these substances can cause severe poisoning. Symptoms of rhododendron poisoning include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive salivation, weakness, heart rhythm disorders and, in severe cases, even breathing paralysis and death. Pets such as dogs and cats as well as pasture animals such as horses and goats are particularly at risk if they eat parts of the plant.