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AZALEA - DECIDUOUS pontica
(Rhododendron luteum) - the most commonly grown deciduous azalea with deliciously scented yellow flowers
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DeciduousOblong to lance-shaped, mid-green leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long. Good autumn foliage colour.
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Height4m (13ft) -
Spread4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubOpen habit. Produces funnel-shaped, sticky flowers 3.5cm (1½in) long in trusses of 7-12
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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) -
Full sunPrefers full sun. -
Partial shade
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS pontica
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Burncoose specialitySee Burncoose Speciality group for more details
Good to knowSyn. Rhododendron luteum. attractive to bees and other insects. Shallow planting is essential. Mulch annually with leafmould in early spring
Pests & DiseasesSee header AZALEA - DECIDUOUS
Place of originEastern Europe to Caucasus. -
Burncoose SpecialitiesAzaleas
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Garden Location/ConditionsWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Oblanceolate
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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 flowersVery fragrant.
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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
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Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Azalea - Growing Guide
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Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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