AZALEA - EVERGREEN kiusianum
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AZALEA - EVERGREEN kiusianum
Funnel shaped flowers of variable shades, pink, crimson, purple.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn Rhododendron 'Kiusianum' -
Pests & Diseases
Mildews, bud blast, honey fungus -
Rhododendrons
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetLilac-purple -
Trumpet
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Border
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Ovate
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Height and Spread
1–1.5 metres -
Pruning group 8
Suitable for: Wall trained shrubs and less vigorous climbers.
Action: For climbers 'spur prune' by cutting back 3-4 buds of the permanent framework. For wall trained shrubs cut back flowered shoots to within 2-4 buds of permanent framework.
When: Annually after flowers if on previous year's growth, or in late Winter or Spring if on current year's growth.
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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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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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