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AZALEA - DECIDUOUS 'Silver Slipper'
Creamy-white tinted lilac-pink
3/4 year
(UK Delivery Only)
£30.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £25.00 each
Plant Details
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Good to know
Exbury hybrid. Shallow planting is essential. Mulch annually with leafmould in early spring -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. UK. 1948. Rothschild Estate, Exbury, Hants. -
Azaleas
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DeciduousMedium-sized leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long with good autumn colour.
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Cream
Creamy white -
Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
2m (6½ft) -
Spread
2m (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 winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eaten
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2m (6½ft)
2m (6½ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Acid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soilLeafy, humus-rich.
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Tolerates full sun.
Partial shade
Azalea - Growing Guide
Planting Combinations