About
A deciduous azalea, growing to 120-200cm, with an open, upright habit with autumn-colouring foliage. Sweetly scented, trumpet flowers open in late spring to early summer. 'Tanager' 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 usesWoodland borders, mixed plantings. Fragrance and autumn colour
Care notes
CultivationMoist acidic soil in dappled shade. Tolerates some sun
PruningDeadhead after flowering. Prune sparingly
PropagationSemi-ripe cuttings or layer branches
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistancePowdery mildew in dry conditions