Rhododendron 'Hydie'

evergreen azalea

size: 3 litre pot

available to order from summer 2012

£12.99

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• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: moist, well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil or ericaceous compost
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: April and May
• Flower colour: scarlet
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Trusses of bright crimson flowers put on a vibrant show in spring against the backdrop of the dark green leaves. This dwarf, evergreen azalea thrives in acidic soils and is perfect for the front of a mixed border. If however your soil has a neutral or alkaline pH, then it can be potted up or planted out into a raised bed filled with ericaceous compost.
  
  
• 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.