AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Stewartstonian'
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AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Stewartstonian'
Red flowers with a hint of orange.
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
Autumn colour -
Pests & Diseases
Vine weevil, rhododendron and azalea whiteflies, leafhoppers, lacebugs, scale insects, caterpillars, aphids, powdery mildew, bud blast, honey fungus, rust, leafy gall, petal blight, silver leaf, phytophthora root rot, lime-induced chlorosis(if soil is not sufficiently acid). -
Place of origin
Gale hybrid, originating in the USA -
Azaleas
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Evergreen
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Red
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Height
1–1.5 metres -
Spread
1–1.5 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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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal InterestLeaves tinted reddish in winter
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Acid / ericaceous loving
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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harmful if eaten
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Mature Size1–1.5 metres
1–1.5 metres
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Azalea - Growing Guide