Rhododendron Yakushimanum 'Fantasticica'

The rhododendron yakushimanum hybrid 'Fantastica' is a popular breeding that impresses with its spectacular flowers and its resistant nature. This variety combines the best properties of the type of rhododendron yakushimanum with additional aesthetic and growth -promoting characteristics that make you an excellent choice for many gardens.

Flower

The flowers of the rhododendron yakushimanum 'Fantasticica' are truly spectacular. They appear in late spring and have a bright color palette. The flowers are pink to carmine on the outside and fade inside to a delicate white. These color gradients and the intensive coloring make the flowers an impressive sight. The flowers are funnel -shaped and stand in dense, large umbels, which gives the plant a striking and magnificent look.

Foliage and growth

The leaves of the 'Fantastica' is also appealing. The leaves are dark green, shiny and have a slightly felt subpage. They are leathery and resistant, which offers the plant an additional protective layer against environmental influences. The 'Fantastica' grows compact and rounded, usually reaches a height of about 1 to 1.5 meters and a similar width. This compact growth shape makes them ideal for smaller gardens, beds or as part of larger plantings.

use

The 'Fantastica' is versatile and is ideal for various gardening applications. It can be used as a solitaire plant, in group plantings or as part of a mixed hedge. Due to its compact size and the striking flowers, it is also ideal for use in moor beds, stone gardens or as under plantation of larger trees.