AZALEA - DECIDUOUS pontica

(Rhododendron luteum) - honeysuckle yellow, still the best scented deciduous azalea

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Estimated availability autumn 2020 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

2 year £17.00 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £15.00 each

Estimated availability autumn 2020

3/4 year £28.00 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ £25.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Deciduous - oblong to lance-shaped, mid-green leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long. Good autumn foliage colour.
Yellow
Height - 4m (13ft)
Spread - 4m (13ft)
Tall Shrub - open habit. Produces funnel-shaped, sticky flowers 3.5cm (1½in) long in trusses of 7-12
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)
Full sun - prefers full sun.
Partial shade
Additional Features - Burncoose speciality - See Burncoose Speciality group for more details
Good to know - attractive to bees and other insects.
Pests & Diseases - see header AZALEA - DECIDUOUS
Place of origin - syn. Rhododendron luteum. Eastern Europe to Caucasus.
Burncoose Specialities - Azaleas -
Garden Location/Conditions - Woodland garden -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Pruning group - 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.

RHS group 1
Scented Plants - Scented flowers - - very fragrant.
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
Fertile moist well-drained soil - leafy, humus-rich.
Wildlife - Bee friendly -
Rabbit Resistant