About
This small-leaved evergreen azalea, growing to 50-100cm, with tight, twiggy growth with tiny, dark green foliage. Profuse clusters of trumpet-shaped blooms open in red tones in late spring. A prized form, 'Harkwood Red'.
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 usesRock gardens, containers, Japanese-style gardens
Care notes
CultivationMoist acidic, humus-rich soil in light shade. Shelter from cold wind
PruningDeadhead after flowering. Trim lightly for shape
PropagationSemi-ripe cuttings in midsummer or layering
Pest resistanceGenerally trouble-free. Watch for vine weevil
Disease resistanceAzalea gall and petal blight in damp conditions