AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Azuma-kagami'
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AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Azuma-kagami'
Hose in hose phlox pink flowers with darker shading
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Syn. 'Pink Pearl'. A Kurume azalea. No. 16 of the 50 azaleas introduced by Ernest Wilson in 1920 -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin. Japan -
Azaleas
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EvergreenSmall, dark green leaves 1-5cm (½-2in) long
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Mid pink fading to pale pink -
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
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1.2m (4ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightCompact shrub. Produces small trusses of funnel-shaped flowers 3cm (1¼in) long
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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 - 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
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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
People and pets -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
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