Korean rhododendron
Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Deep Pink'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 7
Flowers:
Pink Flowers
Sun:
Part shade,full shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,pink
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
For best results, the Korean rhododendron should be watered deeply once a week, especially during the summer months. Make sure to water the soil around the root zone so that it is completely saturated. Allow the water to drain from the pot before watering again. If the soil is still wet or soggy to the touch, it does not need to be watered as often. During the winter months, water once every 2 weeks, or even less often, depending on weather conditions.
sunlight
Korean rhododendron (Rhododendron mucronulatum 'Deep Pink') prefers full to partial sun with direct sunlight in the morning and filtered light in the afternoon. During the summer months, the plant should receive 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight a day, and 2 to 4 hours of indirect sunlight in the afternoon. In the winter months, the sunlight needed is reduced to 3 to 4 hours of direct sunlight and 1 to 3 hours of afternoon indirect sunlight.
pruning
Korean rhododendrons should be pruned in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Pruning should focus on removing dead, diseased, or damaged branches and shaping the shrub into an attractive form. Generally this plant should be pruned to remove up to 1-third of the oldest branches each year. Pruning should be done sparingly, as it can reduce the plant's flower production. New clippings should also be deadheaded.
