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EvergreenSmall leaves 1-5cm (½-1in) long.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
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Height1.5m (5ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightHose-in-hose flowers (2 flower tubes, one inside the other) in small trusses, shaded a pale, silvery pink.
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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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Full sunSuitable for full sun.
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Partial shade
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Kirin'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowOne of the 50 selected by EH Wilson (No. 22, 'Daybreak') and introduced in 1918. Shallow planting is essential. Mulch annually with leafmould in early springPests & DiseasesSee header AZALEA - EVERGREENPlace of originJapan (Kurume hybrid).
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Burncoose SpecialitiesAzaleas
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Garden Location/ConditionsPatio / pot plantsRockery (inc alpine)Suitable for small gardens
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Pruning groupPruning group 5Suitable 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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Seasonal InterestSpring
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Soil ConditionsAcid / ericaceous lovingFertile moist well-drained soil
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Azalea - Growing Guide
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AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Fedora'
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AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Hino-crimson'
Available from £15.50
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AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Hinomayo'
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AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Palestrina'
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CAMELLIA reticulata 'Lasca Beauty'
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LAURUS nobilis
Sweet bay, Poet's laurel, True laurel
Available from £12.50
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PODOCARPUS 'Maori Prince'
RHODODENDRON 'Assaye'
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Levington
Sulphate of Iron
Boosts soil acidity.
Feeds ericaceous plants and helps prevent moss.
Corrects leaf yellowing caused by iron deficiency.
Easy to use, low dust granules
Only £11.00
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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
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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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