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AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Amoena'
Magenta
(UK Delivery Only)
£15.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £14 each
Any 10+ £13 each
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 know
Old, unusual cultivar particularly effective in groups. Shallow planting is essential. Mulch annually with leafmould in early spring -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. Japan. Introduced to UK in 1850 by plant hunter Robert Fortune. -
Azaleas
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EvergreenSmall, mid-green leaves 1-5cm (½-2in) long.
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Red
Magenta -
Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightUpright bushy shrub with hose-in-hose flowers (2 flower tubes, one inside the other) in loose clusters.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy 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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eaten
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in)
1m (39in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Patio / pot plantsRockery (inc alpine)Suitable for small gardens
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Pruning group
Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Soil Conditions
Acid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Azalea - Growing Guide
Planting Combinations
