About
A colourful deciduous azalea, growing to 150-250cm, with a vase-shaped form with fiery autumn leaves. Fragrant clusters of honeysuckle-like flowers appear in late spring to early summer. A prized form, 'Beaulieu'.
About the genus
Rhododendron can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or trees, with simple leaves, sometimes with a dense colourful indumentum of hairs on the lower side, and funnel-shaped, bell-shaped or tubular flowers that may be solitary or in short racemes
Plant details
Suggested usesWoodland borders, mixed plantings. Fragrance and autumn colour
Care notes
CultivationMoist acidic, humus-rich soil in dappled shade. Tolerates some sun
PruningDeadhead after flowering. Prune sparingly for shape
PropagationSemi-ripe cuttings or layer branches
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistancePowdery mildew in dry conditions