1 X Orange Azalea Japanese Evergreen Shrub Hardy Garden Plant in Pot

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I have successfully grown azaleas in pots, and provided the gardener is prepared to put in the necessary time to maintain and care for them, there is no reason why they can’t thrive there. Bursting with spring colour, azalea japonicas will make a statement in any garden and are tough enough to be self-reliant once established, they also look stunning in pots and mix well with other shrubs and spring-flowering bulbs. Large deep orange-pink flowers, with red spotting and white wavy edging flowering in May. This is a vigorous plant with an upright open habit. A very striking bicoloured azalea. Although this plant was propagated by Ben Morrison of Glenn Dale in Maryland, America, it was registered and introduced after his death by The United States Department of Agriculture. Height 75-100cm in 10 years. The orange azalea is a hardy garden plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, including both acidic and alkaline soils. It is also resistant to pests and diseases, allowing for low-maintenance care. Japanese azalea is shade tolerant and often found growing beneath deciduous trees. Bees and other insects pollinate it. Japanese Azalea Uses:

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H6) Carmine red scented flowers with an orangey tone in the centre. May-June flowering. Scented red azaleas are rare, so this tough viscosum hybrid bred by Hans Hachmann in Germany is a bonus. Height 150-175cm in 10 years. In North America, it is found in the eastern United States from Maine south to Georgia and west to Michigan and Tennessee. In Canada, it is found in southern Ontario and Quebec. Japanese Azalea Ecology: Plant this Azalea in moist, well-drained soil and make sure to keep up a frequent watering schedule in Spring and Summertime when the temperatures rise. This shrub will grow well in partial shade with direct sunlight being a factor which the Azalea doesnt appreciate. Boxwood—Evergreen ornamental landscaping shrubs with small oval glossy evergreen leaves – these shrubs grow to medium size. Azaleas—Evergreen flowering shrubs with beautiful foliage, and round growing pattern make them spectacular shrubs for a garden landscape.

Showy, large orange-yellow flowers in May and June on a compact plant. Good autumn foliage. 120-150cm in 10 years.

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White hose-in-hose double flowers in May with a dwarf habit. A lovely old variety, it is a fine white flowering selection but not fully hardy, so best in more sheltered locations. Height 60-75cm in 10 years. Azalea japonicas can and will struggle if the soil stays dry during the summer months. I have seen this with younger specimens but less so with established ones. Use the height shown in 10 years as a guide to the distance between each plant. Allow room for plant to fill out. If planting closer for instant impact, be prepared to move plants after a few years.One of the best azaleas for autumn foliage, with dark shiny leaves turning dark red as winter approaches. Large, pink-toned carmine red flowers in May. Height 75-90cm in 10 years.

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Bark chippings and pine needles are perfect mulches for azaleas but avoid pea shingle, slate or stone as these conduct heat. Feed 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. With intense large violet blue flowers, with deeper purple red spotting this lovely old variety is very hardy. Flowering in May, it has an upright spreading habit with flowers approximately 40-45mm wide. Height 60-80cm in 10 years. This is a popular variety with large deep red hose-in-hose double flowers around 55cm across in May. It is a tough plant with glossy leaves that turn a lovely reddish in autumn and winter. Height 60-75cm in 10 years. Yellow buds open in May to beautiful creamy white scented flowers with a prominent bright yellow upper lobe giving a two tone effect. Gorgeous autumn colours. Bred at the University of Minnesota in North America, so it is exceptionally hardy. Height 120 - 150cm in 10 years. Requires a fairly sunny position.If I could give you only one tip, it would be to plant shallow and don’t bury the stem. Pot Size and Shape Suggestions Wonderful large white wavy edged flowers with a faint yellow green eye in the centre. Flowering in mid May, we think this is one of the best white flowered varieties. Dense bushy upright habit, and attractive pale green leaves. Height 60-80cm in 10 years. Semi-double hose-in-hose types (the calyx is fully developed as petals such as the Pericat 'Glory' or 'Sweetheart Supreme') In describing the colors of evergreens, we enter the world of hue, tints, and shades of colors which challenge the Royal Horticultural Society Color Chart. Names of colors can be very misleading and cannot be depended on alone. Color can change with location, fertility, weather, age, etc., so that from year to year there is usually a degree of variability. The terms light, medium and dark are used to designate degrees of value and the term 'very' just extends the range. Names of colors from color horticultural color charts to industrial paint chips to artistic names have added to the confusion in defining a particular color or shade. For instance, the term 'Strong Red' has also been called grenadine, burnt orange, orange red, vermilion, scarlet, coral rose, red, coral red, etc. Evergreen azalea colors extend through all the red, orange red, pink, purple, white shades, with the quest for a true yellow evergreen still eluding us. Carmine-red flowers in mid-May, held above dark-green foliage that turns a wonderful bronze in winter. Height 40cm and spread 60cm in 10 years.

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Depending on the height of the azalea and its potential to topple over, you may need to choose a heavy container, although very tall azaleas are not best suited to pots. Douglas, Sharon M. (2011). Common problems of rhododendron and azalea (revised). Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. PDF available at plant_pathology_and_ecology/common_problems_of_rhododendron_and_azalea_03-11-11r.pdf. Accessed 12/6/2013. Dwarf Norway Spruce is a low spreading evergreen shrub which can tolerate sun, shade or partial shade Stunning large deep red flowers with yellow stamens flowering in May - June. This deciduous azalea has fantastic reddish foliage, especially in autumn. Height 150-180cm in 10 years.

At my previous property, I experimented with various different companion plants for azalea japonicas but there are so many to choose from, the sky really is the limit. Water is crucial, as I witnessed azalea japonicas struggle in dry soils, including in some small pots. Yew shrubs are common hedging plants as they can be trimmed to create box-shaped formal hedges. These elegant landscaping shrubs are also popular in topiary—making shapes out of bushes.