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AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Adonis'
White, hose-in-hose shaped flower with frilly margins
Further Reading....
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EvergreenSmall leaves 1-5cm (½-2in) long.
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White
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Height75cm (30in)
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Spread75cm (30in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact, dense, mound-forming shrub.
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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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Full sunBest in an open site.
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Partial shade
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Adonis'
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Additional FeaturesBurncoose specialitySee Burncoose Speciality group for more detailsGood to knowKurume hybrid group. Shallow planting is essential. Mulch annually with leafmould in early springPests & DiseasesSee header AZALEA - EVERGREENPlace of originGarden origin. 1952. Netherlands. Felix & Dijkhuis.
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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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HardinessFully hardy
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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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Useful extras...
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
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
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
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00