Rhododendron 'George Arends' (Azalea 'George Arends')
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Intermediate skill rating |
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1.2m max. spread |
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1.2m max. height |
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10-20 years to maturity |
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2 hours care per year |
Botanical name: Rhododendron 'George Arends'
Other names: Azalea 'George Arends', Japanese azalea 'George Arends', Azalea japonica 'George Arends'
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Genus: Rhododendron
Variety or cultivar: 'George Arends' _ 'George Arends' is a compact, bushy evergreen shrub with dark green leaves and reddish-purple funnel-shaped flowers in spring.
Rhododendron 'George Arends' is: Evergreen
Flower: Reddish-purple in Spring
Foliage: Dark-green in All seasons
Habit: Bushy, Compact
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Specific pests: Aphids , Caterpillars , Leafhoppers , Scale insects , Vine weevil
Specific diseases: Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf
General care
Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings, Layering. REGISTER to read more...
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Rhododendron 'George Arends' (Azalea 'George Arends') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises, Containers
Cultivation: Plant in moist, humus-rich, free-draining, acid soil in sun or dappled shade. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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