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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
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Height2m (6½ft)
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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)
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Full sunTolerates full sun.
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Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowExbury hybrid. Shallow planting is essential. Mulch annually with leafmould in early springPests & DiseasesSee header AZALEA - DECIDUOUSPlace of originGarden origin. UK. 1948. Rothschild Estate, Exbury, Hants.
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Burncoose SpecialitiesAzaleas
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Pruning groupPruning 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 CHarmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Buy Varieties of AZALEA - DECIDUOUS

AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Apricot Surprise'
apricot-peach in colour and scented

AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Arneson Gem'
compact habit, orange-yellow flowers


AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Berryrose'
pink with golden yellow blotch

AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Candy Lights'
pale pink with yellow streaks. Richly scented


AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Cannon's Double'
double pale yellow flowers flushed pink

AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Cecile'
salmon-pink with yellow flare


AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Coccineum Speciosum'
bright orange fragrant flowers

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


AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Delicatissima'
fragrant, pale yellowish-white flushed pink with a yellow blotch


AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Fireball'
deep orange-red

AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Firework'
red buds open to bright orange flowers

AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Fragrant Star'
masses of very fragrant small white flowers. Blue-green leaves


AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Gibraltar'
rich orange


AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Golden Eagle'
reddish-orange with orange-yellow veins

AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Golden Flare'
golden yellow


AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Homebush'
deep pink with paler shading


AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Irene Koster'
pale pink with a yellow blotch


AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Jolie Madame'
scented pink flowers with orange blotch


AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Klondyke'
bright yellow

AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Mary Poppins'
brilliant orange-red flowers

AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Nabucco'
dark red flowers with yellow anthers. Excellent autumn colour


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


AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Persil'
pure white, yellow blotch

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

AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Royal Command'
vivid reddish-orange

AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Snowbird'
delicate pink flushed white flowers with a sweet fragrance which carries


AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Soir de Paris'
purplish-pink with an orange blotch


AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Strawberry Ice'
flesh-pink mottled deeper pink with a gold flare
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