Rhododendron 'Hachmann''s Charmant'
Hachmann's Charmant
Garden hybrid origin (Hans Hachmann, Germany; yakushimanum hybrid; most multicolored—bicolored/tricolored flowers; compact)
Overview
Rhododendron 'Hachmann's Charmant' is an evergreen shrub reaching 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 m) tall with a spread of 4-5 feet (1.2-1.5 m) and a compact, dense, mounding habit wider than tall. An elepidote rhododendron (yakushimanum hybrid), it produces large, dome-shaped trusses of 14-18 funnel-shaped flowers 2.5 inches (6 cm) wide that open bright pink with a deeper rose edge and a lighter pink to cream center—creating a bicolored or tricolored effect within each flower. The flowers gradually fade to pale pink. The elliptic leaves 3-5 inches (8-13 cm) long are glossy dark green above with a light tan indumentum on the undersides. Growth rate is slow to moderate. Hardy to zone 5. A Hachmann hybrid (Germany)—from the same breeding program as 'Fantastica', but with a more complex multicolored flower pattern.
Native Range
Rhododendron 'Hachmann''s Charmant' is a hybrid of garden origin, bred by Hans Hachmann in Germany, involving R. yakushimanum.Suggested Uses
Planted in borders, foundation plantings, or containers at 4-5 foot (1.2-1.5 m) spacing. Most multicolored yakushimanum hybrid—bicolored/tricolored flowers. Compact wider-than-tall. Hachmann German breeding. Not suitable for alkaline soils, full sun, or dry conditions.How to Identify
Appearance
Size & Dimensions
Height3' - 5'
Width/Spread4' - 5'
Reaches mature size in approximately 8 years
Bloom Information
Detailed Descriptions
Flower Description
Bright pink with deeper rose edge, lighter pink to cream center; bicolored/tricolored; funnel-shaped 2.5 inches; dome-shaped trusses of 14-18; May-JunFoliage Description
Glossy dark green above, light tan indumentum beneath; elliptic 3-5 inches; leatheryGrowing Conditions
Sun Requirements
Requires 3-6 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Full Sun: 6+ hours of direct sunlight
• Partial Shade: 3-6 hours of direct sunlight
• Full Shade: Less than 3 hours of direct sunlight
Care & Maintenance
Care Guide
Plant in partial shade in moist, well-drained, acidic soil (pH 4.5-6.0). Hardy to zone 5. Compact wider-than-tall habit. Mulch to maintain cool moist roots. Hachmann hybrids noted for heavy flowering.Pruning
Deadhead spent trusses after bloom. Minimal pruning needed—compact form develops naturally.Pruning Schedule
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Container Growing
✓ Suitable for container growing
Minimum container size: 5 gallons