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AZALEA - DECIDUOUS viscosum
Commonly known as Swamp honeysuckle

White flowers sometimes tinged pink with a highly spicy scent
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Good to know
Shallow planting is essential. Mulch annually with leafmould in early spring -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Eastern North America. -
Azaleas
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Deciduousdark-green leaves 1.5-3cm (½-1¼in) long. Good autumn foliage colour.
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White
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TubularNarrowly tubular to funnel-shaped flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Elliptic
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Oblong
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft) -
Tall ShrubProduces trusses of 4-12 flowers
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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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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Scented flowersClove fragrance.
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soilLeafy, humus-rich.
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Full sun
Thrives in damp soil in a sunny position. -
Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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