Rhododendron Yakushiman Percy Weissman

Each owner of a garden or summer cottage seeks to decorate it. Handsome rhododendron takes one of the first places in terms of ease of planting and care. This shrub belongs to the heather family. The trunk stiffens in the second year after planting. The leaves are lush, oblong, rounded, with one characteristic point on the crown. Flowers are formed at the tops of the shoots and look like a concave five-pointed star.

general information

The rhododendron was first described in the middle of the 17th century. The name “rosewood” was not derived from its resemblance to roses, but from its rich pink color, the shades of which change as the entire flowering continues. Nevertheless, by 2019 varieties of rhododendron have been bred, the color of which can be both dark red and lilac. Speckled varieties also appeared.

Rhododendron Yakushimansky

Brought rhododendrons from mountain peaks. Depending on the variety, the height of the shrub can vary from 10 cm to 10 m. More than 15 species of rhododendron are found on the territory of Russia. Some of these shrubs have medicinal properties, while the honey of others can poison a person.

Rhododendron Yakushimansky (Yakushimansky - the second spelling) was brought to Russia and Europe from Japan, from the island of Yakushima. A characteristic feature of this variety is frost resistance. Many varieties can withstand up to -30 ° C. The shrub reaches 100 cm in height, 150 cm in width.

Rhododendron is evergreen, and has another characteristic characteristic of its subspecies: when cold weather sets in, its leaves roll into a tube. This is the plant's defensive reaction against hypothermia.

Subspecies of Yakushiman rhododendron

According to flowering, shrub characteristics, leaf structure and root system, the Yakushimansky rhododendron is divided into subspecies. The features of each variety should be considered in more detail.

Percy Wiseman rhododendron

Rhododendron Percy Weissman is fast growing compared to its fellows.

It reaches a height of 130 cm, adding 10-15 cm per year.

Compact, ideal for flower beds, rock gardens or hedges. The ends of the shoots are decorated with bouquets of up to 15 flowers, white with pink edging.

Mist Maiden

Mist Maiden, rhododendron, is one of the most resilient shrubs of this species.

Unlike their fellows, who are wary of sunlight, Mist Maiden blooms much more magnificently and abundantly on the light side. Thanks to the villi on the lower part of the leaf, this variety of rhododendron is able to provide itself with most of the moisture on its own.

An adult shrub can reach a height of 1.5 meters, but it grows very slowly.

The flowers have a bright pink color at the beginning of flowering, by the end they turn white.

Rhododendron Carolina Albrook

Rhododendron Carolina Albrook has a regular spherical shape.

In height, the shrub rarely reaches the 100 cm mark, but young shoots grow quickly.

Abundant flowering, lush. The color of the buds is light purple. By the end of flowering, they acquire a white tint. Prefers freshness and timely, moderate watering.

Carolina Albrook

Silver lady

"Silver Lady" has pale pink flowers, which are sprinkled with yellow drops after full bloom.

The bush looks regular, dense in structure. The leaves are dark green in color, fleshy, with a fringe on the inside. By its description it is very similar to rhododendron flav.

Rhododendron Kalinka

The largest and soon-to-be-growing variety of the Yakushimansky rhododendrons. Reaches a height of 200 cm in the first decade.

Inflorescences are large, pale pink. The variety was bred by European selectors, therefore it has increased resistance to frost and sunlight.

When preparing for winter, it is recommended to strengthen the shoots from snow.

Rhododendron yakushimanum fantastica

Fantasy rhododendron Yakushimansky, the winter hardiness of which is well known, usually reaches a height of 80-90 cm.

The flowers are of a bright pink hue; towards the middle of the flower they become whitish. It blooms luxuriantly and profusely. Ideal for creating a hedge.

Mix

An adult plant reaches a height of 220 cm. It blooms profusely, painting the bush in white, pink or blue. The edges of the petals are wavy. The leaves are thick, dark green in color. Flowers in inflorescence from 5 to 7 pieces.

Hoppy

The height of an adult plant is 1.2 m.

Abundant, lush bloom. White-pink flowers with golden splashes. The buds are large with corrugated edges.

Frost-resistant and hardy.

Rhododendron blurettia

Rhododendron bluurette is small, compact in size. Differs in large, heavy leaves, reaching a length of 15 cm.

It blooms profusely, with a bright crimson shade, turning into a light one by the middle of the flower. The edges of the buds are wavy.

Bluretta

Lumina

The Lumin variety differs from its counterparts in spherical inflorescences.

The bush itself grows no more than 90 cm, the leaves are fleshy, long, pointed. The flowers have a bright pink fringe, the middle of the flower is white, with frequent red blotches.

Schneekrone

Rhododendron Yakushimansky shneekrone grows slowly. Dome shape.

The flowers are white or pale pink. Sometimes there are bright yellow blotches. The bush is low. Leaves are dense, evergreen.

Emanuela

The shrub of this variety reaches 1.1 m in height.

The flowers are dark red along the corrugated edges, turning white towards the middle. Lush bloom, from May to June. Leaves are narrow, leathery, long.

Hummingbird

It grows slowly, in 10 years it reaches 85 cm in height, 125 in width. A spherical, regular shrub.

Flowers of a delicate pink shade with contrasting blotches - white and dark pink. Blooms profusely, prefers partial shade.

Morgenroth

The shape of the bush is round, slightly depressed. Reaches 100 cm in height.

Lush, abundant flowers are bright red with a pink tint.

Morgenroth

Dock

The shrub grows slowly, reaching a height of 120 cm in adulthood.

It blooms in a bright, deep pink color. The buds are large, up to 10 flowers. Lush and vibrant bloom. Suitable for organizing hedges.

Isadora

This shrub variety is very similar to the volca rhododendron rose. Adults grows up to 120 cm.

Blooms in large flowers with fringes around the edges. The leaves are fleshy, with frequent villi on the underside.

Golden Torch

Up to 0.7 m high, the shrub has white-pink flowers.

In the process of flowering, they fade to a golden hue, for this reason this variety of rhododendron got its name "golden torch".

Golden Torch

Description of planting and caring for shrubs

Unlike other species of this plant, the Yakushimansky rhododendron blooms much brighter and more intensely. In addition, this type of plant is more resistant to diseases and low temperatures. Moreover, the Yakushimansky rhododendron is a medicinal plant. Tincture from its leaves is used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, epilepsy, colds.

When decorating a garden or summer cottage, this shrub will become irreplaceable and relevant for any design incarnations. Rhododendron is great for rock gardens, hedges making. Also fits perfectly into the framing of a decorative pond.

This beautiful and useful shrub reproduces in several ways:

• layering;
• seeds;
• cuttings;
• division of the root system.

For plant propagation by layering, it is necessary to cut the lower branch in early spring and place it in a nutritious soil. By the middle of summer, the prepared branch will give roots. Then you can separate it from the bush and bury it in a new place of residence.

The seeds are prepared from the previous season and planted in the spring. Pre-soaked in water.

Cutting takes place in the traditional way - twigs 5-10 cm long with several buds are cut and placed in a nutrient medium.

The division of the root system should take place with minimal damage. After separation, the plant bounces back within 2-3 years.

An earthen lump should be preserved on the planting material. Before planting, it must be placed in water for a few minutes.But if the buds have already appeared on the seedling, then after planting they must be pinched off.

Rhododendron prefers acidic soil. If you are not sure that this is exactly what the site is, you can acidify it yourself with the help of fertilizers. Most varieties do not like places that are too sunny or windy. The sun can burn the bush and wither away. The root system of the plant is superficial, therefore it is impossible to loosen it in any case. Weeds must also be removed carefully.

Watering an adult shrub should be 2-3 times a week, abundantly. Can be mulched with sawdust. The plant is usually fed three times per season.

It is not necessary to cover the shrub for the winter, the varieties of the Yakushimansky rhododendron are winter-hardy. In rare cases, they need to cover the roots with spruce branches.

The plant is resistant to external irritants and is little susceptible to diseases and pest attacks. With proper care, rhododendron will be healthy and disease resistant. But sometimes the shrub can be attacked by pests - bugs and spider mites can cause some inconvenience. You can get rid of them with specialized means, for example Diazinon or Keltan emulsion.

Also, troubles are possible due to improper care of the plant. Signs such as falling buds or poor leaf development indicate a violation of the irrigation system. In the first case, it means that the plant is thirsty, in the second, it is flooded. If the flowering is weak and not lush, this means that the rhododendron needs minerals.

With proper care, the design of the site will be decorated with shrubs of extraordinary beauty for many years. And it will certainly become the envy of all friends and neighbors.