AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Irene Koster'
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AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Irene Koster'
Pale pink with a yellow blotch
2 year
£17.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £15.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Occidentale hybrid. Shallow planting is essential. Mulch annually with leafmould in early spring -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. Pre. 1925. The Netherlands. Koster and Co. -
Azaleas
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DeciduousLeaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long have good autumn colour
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale pink with yellow blotch -
Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright shrub. Produces bold trusses of delicate, funnel-shaped flowers 6cm (2½in) long
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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 - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Scented flowers
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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 Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
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