AZALEA - EVERGREEN stenopetalum 'Linearifolium'
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AZALEA - EVERGREEN stenopetalum 'Linearifolium'
Commonly known as Spider azalea
Narrow leaves and divided pink-purple flowers
£16.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ £14 each
Any 10+ £13 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
This hybrid has very brittle branches and stems. An odd, attractive specimen for planting in the shelter of surrounding shrubs. Grows to max. height in 10 years. Shallow planting is essential. Mulch annually with leafmould in early spring -
Pests & Diseases
See header AZALEA - EVERGREEN -
Place of origin
Garden origin. 1846. FP von Siebold & JG Zuccarini -
Azaleas
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Evergreen
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pink-purple -
Patio / pot plants
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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)Less hardy than other evergreen Azaleas -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Partial shade
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
harmful if eaten
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
60cm (24in)
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Azalea - Growing Guide
