
<






>
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Adonis'

White, hose-in-hose shaped flower with frilly margins
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
-
Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
-
Burncoose speciality
See Burncoose Speciality group for more details -
Good to know
Kurume hybrid group. Shallow planting is essential. Mulch annually with leafmould in early spring -
Pests & Diseases
See header AZALEA - EVERGREEN -
Place of origin
Garden origin. 1952. Netherlands. Felix & Dijkhuis. -
Azaleas
-
EvergreenSmall leaves 1-5cm (½-2in) long.
-
White
-
Patio / pot plants
-
Rockery (inc alpine)
-
Suitable for small gardens
-
Fully hardy
-
Entire
-
Lanceolate
-
Ovate
-
Height
75cm (30in) -
Spread
75cm (30in) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, dense, mound-forming shrub.
-
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.
-
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
-
Acid / ericaceous loving
-
Fertile moist well-drained soil
-
Full sun
Best in an open site. -
Partial shade
-
harmful if eaten
(People & Pets) -
Rabbit Resistant
-
Mature Size75cm (30in)
75cm (30in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Azalea - Growing Guide