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Evergreen Azalea Geisha Purple -3 Litre Pot Abundance of lilac purple flowers in May. Bushy evergreen plant. Excellent in tubs, borders and rockeries. Arrives as: 3 Litre Height on Arrival: 20-30cm Approx. Growth Height and Spread: 60cm x 60cm Flower Colour: Purple Growth Rate: AverageSeason of Interest: Spring Evergreen/ Deciduous: EvergreenScented: No Position: Sun or shade, dappled shade ideal Habit: Spreading Soil: Free draining acidic AGM Award: NoPlanting Choose a sheltered site with dappled shade, however, dwarf alpine species will tolerate full sun. Avoid sites exposed to early morning sun in spring, as this may damage frosted flowers. Ensure the soil conditions are correct. Rhododendrons must have moist but well-drained, acid soil between pH 5.0 and 6.0 that is rich in organic matter. October or March/April are the best times for planting. Don't plant deeply, as rhododendrons are surface rooters. Apply a loose 8cm mulch of acidic organic material and water well to finish. If you have alkaline soil, grow rhododendrons and azaleas as container plants. Use ericaceous loam-based compost and repot every other year into fresh compost in spring. Caring and Maintenance To keep your plants performing at their best, in spring, apply slow-release ericaceous fertiliser and renew the acidic mulch and keep well watered. Rhododendrons don't require pruning apart from removing dead wood and deadheading if practical. If the plant outgrows its space, cutting back is tolerated best from deciduous azaleas and rough-barked rhododendrons. After cutting back, mulch, feed and keep well watered. For more details click here. |
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