AZALEA - EVERGREEN
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AZALEA - EVERGREEN
A botanical section within the genus Rhododendron.
Further divided into subgroups they commonly bear a profusion of small to large trusses of small single, semi-double or frilled, unscented, funnel- or trumpet-shaped flowers.
Well-grown specimens appear as a solid mound of colour and are breathtaking as massed plantings.
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Place of origin
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Lance-shaped to ovate, hairy, mid-green leaves 3-6cm (1¼-2½in) long
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
1.2-1.5m (4-5ft) -
Spread
1.2-1.5m (4-5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightSpreading shrub. Freely produces trusses of 2 or 3 widely funnel-shaped, white, occasionally pink, flowers 6-7cm (2½-3in) across
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Scented flowers
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
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Mature Size1.2-1.5m (4-5ft)
1.2-1.5m (4-5ft)
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