Azalea (Rhododendron (Azalea)) — ornamental shrub.
Azalea (Rhododendron (Azalea)) – ornamental shrub. The azalea offers an explosion of spring flowers on dense foliage; it loves acid soil and partial shade.
Benefits
- Decorative flowering
- Rustic, easy to maintain
Seasonal care
- Spring: Start of the growing season: apply a suitable fertiliser and provide partial shade.
- Summer: Water moderately.
- Autumn: Autumn is a good time for planting; gradually reduce watering.
- Winter: Frost-hardy – overwinters outdoors. Prune in late winter if needed.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Rhododendron (Azalea)
- Botanical family: Ericaceae
- Life cycle: Perennial
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Exposure: Partial shade
- Placement: Outdoors
- Growth rate: Medium
- Minimum temperature: -15 °C
- Drought resistance: Medium
- Mature height: 100-250 cm
- Mature width: 100-200 cm
- Flowering period: April–May
- Flower colour: Pink / red / white / purple
- Fragrance: Subtle
- Soil: Fertile, well drained
- pH: 4,5-5,5
- Watering: Moderate
- Fertilising: Spring
- Pruning: After flowering
- Mulching: Recommended
- Product code: 4018165
- EAN code: 6420384018165
Warnings
- All parts are toxic if ingested
- Needs acid soil
- Constant humidity, protect from scorching sun
Frequently asked questions
Does it survive winter outdoors?
Yes, it is frost-hardy and overwinters outdoors without problems in Romania.
What exposure and watering does it prefer?
Partial shade; moderate watering. The azalea offers an explosion of spring flowers on dense foliage; it loves acid soil and partial shade.
When does it flower?
Flowering period: April-May.
