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AZALEA - DECIDUOUS pontica
(Rhododendron luteum) - honeysuckle yellow, still the best scented deciduous azalea
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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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Additional Features
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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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants,
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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