Azalee 23 cm

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.