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Many summer residents dream of having a luxurious rhododendron bush. So that the fastidious handsome man does not die in the first winter, choose a rhododendron sapling that can withstand -30 and below. Meet the most beautiful evergreen and hardy varieties
Rhododendrons for central Russia
In the variety of rhododendrons, catalogs of varieties help to navigate. In the characteristics, you need to pay attention to winter hardiness. For the Moscow region, you should not choose sissies that can withstand -20 … -23. Less risk if you stick with varieties with the indication -25… -27. Such a bush will require compulsory shelter for the winter.
The best option for central Russia would be rhododendrons with winter hardiness characteristics from -30. There will be no problems when growing such a seedling.
Top best frost-resistant rhododendrons
For regions with cold climates, you need to choose frost-resistant varieties. Meet the popular evergreen hybrids.
Grandiflorum
The plant of English selection belongs to large-flowered, has a maximum growth of 2 meters, the girth of a spreading crown reaches 1.8 m. Leaves are leathery, elongated, 8 cm long, of a dark green hue. Blooming in the form of compact inflorescences (12-15 buds) of lilac color begins from the first days of June.
Grandiflorum grows rapidly, with an annual growth of 10-12 cm. It is preferable to plant in the sun, if necessary, it will grow in partial shade. Winter hardiness -32.
Helsinki University
An adult bush has a voluminous crown of 1.5 m, the height of which is 1.7. this rhododendron hibernates without shelter, is able to withstand up to -40. Grows well in shade, partial shade. Leaves are elliptical, deep dark green, 15 cm long.
It begins to bloom in the second year. Buds are funnel-shaped, pale pink with red blotches, collected in inflorescences of 12-20 pieces. The petals of each bud have wavy edges, which gives the appearance of doubleness.
Pitch
It belongs to the fast-growing rhododendrons; after 10 years, the pitch reaches its maximum parameters (height 2 m). The crown is well leafy, dense, rounded. Prefers partial shade and acidic soil. Frost resistance up to -34, in cold regions it is recommended to make a shelter from non-woven or burlap at the end of October.
Eider
The crown width does not exceed 1.4 m, the height is 1.8 m. The bush independently keeps the shape of a cone. The foliage is dark green, the young shoots are grayish. The best landing site is partial shade.
The eider is famous for its frost resistance (-36), abundant and long flowering, which begins in the second half of June and lasts 4-5 weeks. The inflorescences consist of 18-20 pink buds, with a red blotch in the center.
Peter Tigersted
A frost-resistant hybrid with a crown of 1.5x1.5 m, the density of which depends on the degree of illumination, in shady places the bush is more sparse and loose. In inflorescences of 15-20 cream-colored buds with dark purple spots. The diameter of an open flower is 5-7 cm. Budding begins in the last decade of May or early June, lasts at least 3 weeks. It successfully tolerates frosts down to -36.
Hachmans Feuerstein
An adult plant does not exceed 1, 2 m, crown girth from 1, 4 m. Flowering begins in the second year after planting, in June. The buds have 5 petals of a dark red color. Spherical inflorescences are located at the ends of young growths. Rhododendron Feuerstein can withstand up to -26 without shelter, with insulation up to -30.
Roseum Elegance
A fast-growing bush, adding 12-15 cm in annual increments, is capable of reaching 2-2.5 m, with a crown girth of 3-3.5 m. The plant is very popular in the northern regions, since it does not freeze out in harsh conditions, it can safely withstand -32.
Flowering lasts all June, 3-4 weeks. The pink petals have wavy edges, in the middle there is a red-orange spot, the funnel of an open bud is 5-6 cm. The inflorescence consists of 12-15 buds.
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