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AZALEA - EVERGREEN
A botanical section within the genus Rhododendron.
Further divided into subgroups they commonly bear a profusion of small to large trusses of small single, semi-double or frilled, unscented, trumpet-shaped flowers.
Well-grown specimens appear as a solid mound of colour and are breathtaking as massed plantings.
Further Reading....
- Details
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
- See Also...
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Evergreen - mid-green leaves turning red in autumn.
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height - 1.5m (5ft) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - bushy, rounded shrub.
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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) -
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Additional Features - Good to know - - Kaempferi group. -
Pests & Diseases - see header AZALEA - EVERGREEN -
Place of origin - garden origin. 1932. Netherlands. Koster & Sons, Boskoop. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Soil Conditions - Acid / ericaceous loving -
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
Azalea - Growing Guide
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ACER palmatum 'Scolopendriifolium'
Japanese maple
Available from £80.00
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Amoena'
Available from £15.00
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Greenway'
Available from £15.00
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Kirin'
Available from £15.00
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Palestrina'
Available from £15.00
DRIMYS winteri var latifolia
Winter's bark
Available from £15.50
LEUCOTHOE fontanesiana
Highland doghobble
RHODODENDRON schlippenbachii
RHODODENDRON 'Elizabeth'
Available from £22.50
Buy Varieties of AZALEA - EVERGREEN
AZALEA - EVERGREEN stenopetalum 'Linearifolium' >
Commonly known as: Spider azalea.
Narrow leaves and divided pink-purple flowers
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Ericaceous Liquid Seaweed Fertiliser
Specially developed organic concentrated seaweed feed for ericaceous plants that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants,
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™ Ericoid.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
