Deciduous Azaleas: Page 2

(H6) This deciduous azalea has bright vivid orange flowers which start to open in May and continue well into June helping to extend the flowering season for the orange deciduous azaleas.The new leaves emerge green with a red hue around the margins before turning golden orange and crimson red in the autumn months. This plant grows to be around 1.5m high and 1.2m wide and prefers to be in a sunny spot. •...

Deep pink in bud, opening to beautiful pink saucer-shaped flowers in April-May, followed by good Autumn colour. An outstanding deciduous azalea from Korea which needs a sheltered site especially when young. Sometimes it is lightly fragrant. Height 120-150cm in 10 years. The name schlippenbachii is derived from Baron von Schlippenbach, a Russian officer who collected the species in 1854. Recommended...

(H6) Almost pure white star shaped double flowers, forming large white balls of sweetly scented flowers in early May. Each flower is between 35 – 45mm and all the stamens are petaloid, adding more floral impact. This plant has lush bright green foliage and a broadly upright habit. Height 125-150cm in 10 years.A stunning plant bred and registered in Germany by top rhododendron breeder Holger Hachmann...

Picture owned by and supplied by Tomma, Schroeder Rhododendron (H6) Stunning almost pure white trumpet-shaped flowers with a very faint pink tinge to the outer edges opening in July typically after the foliage has appeared. The flowers are strongly scented which comes from azalea viscosum which makes up most of this plant’s parentage. The leaves are soft green in colour. The plant itself has...

(H6) Glowing dark salmon pink in bud, opening with bright yellow double fragrant flowers, and changing to soft orange in late May. It is a really bright glowing flower, which is followed with good autumn foliage colour. A choice hybrid from Tijs Huisman in Holland. Height 150-175cm in 10 years. Tijs developed this plant by crossing some seedlings made by Fred Minch in USA with R. luteum. Previously...

(H6) Striking deep orange red flowers with paler orange markings on the upper lobe, and darker stripes through the centre of each lobe. The flowers are wide tubular-funnel shaped with a wavy edge, and give a glowing and almost luminescent effect in late May, especially in sunshine. Young leaves are purple bronze in colour, followed by a good red autumn foliage display. A recent introduction from Hachmann,...

Launched at our Gold Medal winning exhibit at RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW 2011. A striking deep rosy red double pompom type of flower displayed as large globes during mid to late May. A particularly fine new flower, and a rare double red. Grows best in light dappled shade or full sun. Height 150-175cm in 10 years. This is one of 4 lovely 'Homebush' hybrids bred by noted New Forest Azalea breeder George...

Widely known as the 'Swamp Honeysuckle'. This plant has beautifully scented white honeysuckle type flowers in June to July. It is a very hardy plant that likes moist soil. Nice autumn foliage colour. Height 120-150cm in 10 years. It prefers a fairly sunny position. Recommended for wonderful late fragrant flower. Easy to grow. Ideal position: most garden situations, likes some sun. Habit: upright. Group:...

Masses of small white flowers with faint golden markings. Scented and very hardy, flowering in May, this is a lovely deciduous azalea that has a rounded habit. Height 120-150cm in 10 years. Recommended for beautiful scented flowers. Easy to grow. Group:Deciduous Azalea (Northern lights hybrid). Parentage: unknown. Hybridization date: pre 2000 (1969). Bred by: H. Pellett. Origin: American. Habit:...

(H5) A stunning bright yellow ball of flowers, each truss is made up of between 18 and 24 individual flowers, in turn each individual flower is between 5 and 7.5cm across and hose in hose giving it the appearance of twice as many petals. Good foliage colour in the autumn. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Requires a sunny position in the garden to get the best out of the flowers. • Recommended for...