Rhododendron 'Glowing Embers'
deciduous azalea
The orange-red buds of this deciduous azalea form in clusters in spring, and as they open, golden orange petals unfurl to form...
2 litre pot
£29.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
The orange-red buds of this deciduous azalea form in clusters in spring, and as they open, golden orange petals unfurl to form gently ruffled trumpets. These look gorgeous, particularly when seen with the newly emerging foliage, which often has a reddish bronze flush. Together they produce a vibrant, fiery effect, which is really eyecatching - particularly when underplanted with red, orange or yellow spring flowering bulbs.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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- Mar
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- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Rhododendron Glowing Embers:
Avoid planting too deeply. Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of leaf mould around the base of the plant each spring.
Please note:
This shrub is deciduous so it will lose all its leaves in autumn, then fresh new foliage appears again each spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
