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AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Melina'
Commonly known as Japanese azalea
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Good to know
Syn Rhododendron jap. 'Melina' -
Rhododendrons
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Evergreen
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Bright pink -
DoubleMulti rows of petals, no stamen showingDouble or even triple flowers
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Border
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
0.3-0.8 metres -
Spread
0.5-1.5 metres -
Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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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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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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