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AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Homebush'

Deep pink with paler shading
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Burncoose speciality
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Good to know
Knaphill - Exbury hybrid. Shallow planting is essential. Mulch annually with leafmould in early spring -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. 1925. Waterer, Knaphill, Surrey. -
Azaleas
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DeciduousMedium-sized leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long with good autumn colour.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Semi-doubleTwo rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
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Trumpet3cm (1¼in) long
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, bushy shrub. Produces flowers with protruding stamens in tight, ball-shaped trusses of 14-16 flowers at the end of the branches
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Pruning group 1
Suitable 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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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soilLeafy, humus-rich.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
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