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  • AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Blue Danube'
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    AZALEA - EVERGREEN 'Blue Danube'

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    Large flowered purple
     
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    • Good to know
      Kaempferi hybrid group. Shallow planting is essential. Mulch annually with leafmould in early spring
    • Pests & Diseases
      See header AZALEA - EVERGREEN
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. 1965. Belgium. A van Hecke
    • Azaleas
    • Semi-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Rockery (inc alpine)
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      1m (39in)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Upright, spreading habit. Flowers 4 cm, (1½in) wide, show a deeper purple-red spotting.
    • 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.

    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • harmful if eaten
      (People & Pets)
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1m (39in)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1m (39in)
       
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