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. 'Favor Major' offers reliable colour.
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