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AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Pink Pancake'

Later Flowering Nakahavae Hybrids
Bright pink flowers
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Good to know
Tisbury-nakaharae hybrid. Good for the edge of a raised bed where it will cascade over the edge. Shallow planting is essential. Mulch annually with leafmould in early spring -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. Japan. 1960. T. Rokujo. Tokyo -
Azaleas
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Evergreen
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Patio / pot plants
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Suitable for small gardens
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
80cm (32in) -
Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Very spreading, dense, prostrate plant. Large, wavy-edged flowers.
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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.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy 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) -
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 soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
80cm (32in)
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