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AZALEA - DECIDUOUS
A botanical section within the genus Rhododendron.
They have smaller, thinner leaves than evergreen rhododendrons and are generally medium-sized shrubs with smaller flowers that usually have 5 stamens whereas rhododendrons have 10.
Further divided into subgroups they commonly bear a profusion of small to large trusses of funnel-shaped flowers, some pleasantly scented. Most provide foliage colour in reds, oranges and yellows before leaf-fall and they can be pruned to keep them in check.
Contains R. luteum, still known by the old name Azalea ponticum, possibly the most wonderfully scented of all but invasive and should be confined within the garden boundary.
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DeciduousMedium-sized leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long with good autumn colour.
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CreamCreamy white -
Height2m (6½ft) -
Spread2m (6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright, bushy habit. Produces funnel-shaped flowers 6cm (2½in) across from domed trusses.
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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 sunTolerates full sun. -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
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. 1948. Rothschild Estate, Exbury, Hants. -
Burncoose SpecialitiesAzaleas
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Ovate(see photos above) -
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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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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Buy Varieties of AZALEA - DECIDUOUS
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Apricot Surprise'
apricot-peach in colour and scented
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Arneson Gem'
compact habit, orange-yellow flowers
Gift-wrapping available
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Berryrose'
pink with golden yellow blotch
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Candy Lights'
pale pink with yellow streaks. Richly scented
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Cannon's Double'
double pale yellow flowers flushed pink
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Cecile'
salmon-pink with yellow flare
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Coccineum Speciosum'
bright orange fragrant flowers
Gift-wrapping available
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Corneille'
buds of rich crimson opening to soft pink hose-in-hose flowers. Scented. Good autumn colour
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Daviesii'
white, yellow flare and fragrant
Gift-wrapping available
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Delicatissima'
fragrant, pale yellowish-white flushed pink with a yellow blotch
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Fireball'
deep orange-red
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Firework'
red buds open to bright orange flowers
Gift-wrapping available
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Fragrant Star'
masses of very fragrant small white flowers. Blue-green leaves
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Gibraltar'
rich orange
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Golden Eagle'
reddish-orange with orange-yellow veins
Gift-wrapping available
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Golden Flare'
golden yellow
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Homebush'
deep pink with paler shading
Gift-wrapping available
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Irene Koster'
pale pink with a yellow blotch
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Jolie Madame'
scented pink flowers with orange blotch
Gift-wrapping available
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Klondyke'
bright yellow
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Mary Poppins'
brilliant orange-red flowers
Gift-wrapping available
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Nabucco'
dark red flowers with yellow anthers. Excellent autumn colour
Gift-wrapping available
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Narcissiflorum'
small semi-double, yellow, very fragrant flowers
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Northern Hi-Lights'
pale yellow, maturing to yellowish-white with a vivid yellow blotch. Some scent
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Persil'
pure white, yellow blotch
Gift-wrapping available
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS pontica
(Rhododendron luteum) - honeysuckle yellow, still the best scented deciduous azalea
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Royal Command'
vivid reddish-orange
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Snowbird'
delicate pink flushed white flowers with a sweet fragrance which carries
Gift-wrapping available
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Soir de Paris'
purplish-pink with an orange blotch
AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Strawberry Ice'
flesh-pink mottled deeper pink with a gold flare
Gift-wrapping available
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