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AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Cannon's Double'
Double pale yellow flowers flushed pink
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DeciduousBronze-coloured new leaves and good autumn colour.
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YellowPale yellow flushed pink
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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Spread1.2m (4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright, bushy habit. Petals in double layer. Trusses of 7-8 flowers to 6.5cm (2½in) across
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Cannon's Double'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowExbury hybrid. Shallow planting is essential. Mulch annually with leafmould in early springPests & DiseasesSee header AZALEA - DECIDUOUSPlace of originGarden origin. USA. 1991. C. Cannon. Exbury hybrid.
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Burncoose SpecialitiesAzaleas
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Flower ShapeDoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showingTrumpet
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Pruning groupPruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Seasonal InterestSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soilLeafy, humus-rich.
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Azalea - Growing Guide
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