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AZALEA - EVERGREEN
A botanical section within the genus Rhododendron.
Further divided into subgroups they commonly bear a profusion of small to large trusses of small single, semi-double or frilled, unscented, funnel- or trumpet-shaped flowers.
Well-grown specimens appear as a solid mound of colour and are breathtaking as massed plantings.
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Red
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Height30cm (12in)
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Spread60cm (24in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Low, spreading shrub. Produces flowers singly or in small trusses
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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 sun
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Partial shade
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesSee header AZALEA - EVERGREENPlace of originGarden origin.
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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 InterestSpringSummer
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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
30cm (12in)
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Buy Varieties of AZALEA - EVERGREEN
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Adonis'
white, hose-in-hose shaped flower with frilly margins
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Alexander'
(Alexander Hill) - reddish-orange flowers and spreading habit
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Amoena'
magenta
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Blue Danube'
large flowered purple
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Blue Moon'
(syn. Nuccio's Blue Moon). Large pale mauve flowers, occasionally striped
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Caerhays Lavender'
yellow new growth contrasts with mauve flowers. AM 2008
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Carnival'
compact red, edged white
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Geisha Orange'
compact growing clear orange
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Geisha Purple'
purple
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Greenway'
(AM form) very large salmon-pink
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Gumpo'
large wavy white petals, occasionally flecked pink
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Hino-crimson'
crimson-scarlet
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Hinode-giri'
bright red
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Hinomayo'
clear pink
AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Hino-scarlet'
(Campfire) - bright crimson-red