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AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Alexander'
(Alexander Hill) - reddish-orange flowers and spreading habit
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowIdeal for scrambling over a wall
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Pests & DiseasesSee header AZALEA - EVERGREEN
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Place of originGarden origin. USA. 1962. T. Rokujo
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Evergreen
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height20cm (8in)
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Spread90cm (36in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Large flowers to 7cm (2¾in) across with a darker blotch
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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harmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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Mature Size20cm (8in)
90cm (36in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Acid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sunPartial shade
Azalea - Growing Guide