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Deciduousred-flushed buds and bronze-coloured new leaves. Medium-sized leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long Good autumn foliage colour.
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Height2m (6½ft) -
Spread2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright shrub. Produces large trusses of funnel-shaped flowers 6cm (2½in) long.
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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) -
Full sunBetter in full sun. -
Partial shade
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Klondyke'
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Good to knowExbury hybrid. Shallow planting is essential. Mulch annually with leafmould in early spring
Pests & DiseasesSee header AZALEA - DECIDUOUS
Place of originGarden origin. UK. 1947. E. de Rothschild, Exbury, Hants. -
Burncoose SpecialitiesAzaleas
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HardinessFully hardy
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Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Pruning group
Pruning 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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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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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 C
Harmful if eaten(People & Pets) -
WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Azalea - Growing Guide
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