Azalea 'Excelsior' Red 20/25 C2

Rhododendron 'Excelsior'

Azalea 'Excelsior' is a compact, evergreen, red-flowering shrub, with red flowers and dark green foliage supplied in C2 format.

Evergreen

£11.99

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Mature Height

1-1.5m

Flowering

APR,MAY

Attracts Wildlife

Bees Pollinators

Ideal For

Borders Containers Patio Evergreen Structure Woodland Garden

Plant Description

Azalea 'Excelsior' is a compact, evergreen, red-flowering shrub, with red flowers and dark green evergreen foliage. This Azalea is an excellent choice for borders, containers, patio, woodland garden, evergreen structure, where it brings colour, texture and seasonal interest. It is especially effective in spring, and performs best in partial shade.

Azalea 'Excelsior' is a reliable choice for UK gardens when planted in the right conditions. Reaching around 1.5m at maturity, it works well in border back, container, woodland garden. It performs best in loam, sandy soils that are moist but well-drained. It can also be useful for bees and pollinators. Its deep red spring flowers add rich colour to sheltered acid borders and patio containers planted with ericaceous compost.

Supplied in a C2 pot, this size offers a practical starting point for planting out, patio displays or growing on at home.

Planting & Aftercare

Choose a pot with drainage holes slightly larger than the nursery pot. Use well-draining potting mix. Place the plant at the same depth it was in the original pot. Water thoroughly after planting.

Water when the top 2-3cm of soil feels dry. In spring and summer, this is typically once a week. Reduce watering in autumn and winter. Always check the soil before watering to avoid overwatering.

Overwatering is the most common issue. Avoid placing in direct sunlight which can scorch leaves. Don't repot too frequently - most plants prefer to be slightly root-bound. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.

Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring to early autumn). Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth naturally slows.

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