Rhododendron 'Velvet Gown'

evergreen azalea

3 litre pot £11.99 Email me when in stock
available to order from winter 2013 Buy
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  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compost
  • Rate of growth: slow-growing
  • Flowering period: May and June
  • Flower colour: purple
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

    The low, spreading form of this evergreen azalea makes it ideal for the front of a mixed border or japanese-style garden where it will create year-round interest. The profuse display of velvety mauve flowers, which usually appear in May and June, are a welcome bonus.

  • Garden care: Avoid planting too deeply. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each spring.
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Lavandula stoechas 'Coco Dark Pink' (Coco Series)

French lavender

Flowers prolifically over a long period

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Vinca minor Atropurpurea

Vinca minor 'Atropurpurea'

lesser periwinkle

Delicious dark damson-purple flowers

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Magnolia × soulangeana

Magnolia × soulangeana

magnolia

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Rhododendron Kazuko

Rhododendron 'Kazuko'

evergreen azalea (syn. Geisha Red)

Striking red flowers

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2 litre pot available to order from autumn 2013
 

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  • Q:

    Non poisonous plants for pots please

    Hi I wonder if you can help. I have a Nursery school and am looking for some plants I can plant in pots, that are in a partly sunny, partly shady spot. They have to be plants that aren't poisonous and provide interest over as much of the year as possible. I really like the plants in you ready made border section on the website site, particularly shady pink, sunny pink and keep it cool. Could you please tell me if any of these plants are suitable for my needs? Many Thanks Joanne
    Asked on 4/9/2010 by Happy Hearts Day Nursery

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  • Q:

    Is my Azalea dying?

    Just before the hot spell, my neighbour gave me an Azalea (I had been admiring hers). I planted it in a semi-shady spot, several feet away from a tree. However, it has now gone a very dark brown and the leaves are all dry. Is it dead or can I save it? I hate losing it. Hers is still fine and she planted it out in the open. I wonder if I move it to a more shady spot, it will revive? I really want to save it. Please help. Janice
    Asked on 7/11/2009 by lJan Lowe Shinebourne

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    • A:

      Hello Janice, I suspect your lovely Azalea has dried out. When planting under established trees it is crucial that plants are kept really well watered, particulary Azaleas, which are quite shallow rooted. The only thing you can do is to make sure it gets loads of water and hopefully if the damage is not too severe it will come back.

      Answered on 7/13/2009 by Crocus Helpdesk

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    What evergreen shub would you recommend?

    I wonder if you would be good enough to recommend some low(ish) growing, flowering, evergreen shrubs to grow in full sun for part of the day with well drained clay type soil. Kind regards. Keith
    Asked on 6/28/2009 by keith waters

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    • A:

      Hello Keith, There are several lovely plants which spring to mind including Daphne, Hypericum, Rhododendron (the smaller cultivars) and Hebe. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor

      Answered on 7/4/2009 by Crocus Helpdesk
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