About
A floriferous evergreen azalea, growing to 60-120cm, with a dense, low dome of small, glossy leaves. Masses of small, funnel-shaped flowers smother the plant in late spring. 'Piscataqua Party Girl' is a fine selection.
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
PruningDeadhead after flowering. Trim lightly for shape
PropagationSemi-ripe cuttings in midsummer or layering
Pest resistanceGenerally trouble-free
Disease resistanceAzalea gall and petal blight in damp conditions