Rhododendron 'Caerhays Lavender' (Azalea 'Caerhays Lavender' )

Botanical name

Rhododendron 'Caerhays Lavender'

Other names

Azalea 'Caerhays Lavender'

Genus

Rhododendron Rhododendron

Variety or Cultivar

'Caerhays Lavender' _ 'Caerhays Lavender' is an upright, bushy, deciduous shrub with mid-green leaves, with golden-yellow new growth, and funnel-shaped light mauve flowers in late spring.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Bushy, Rounded

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Colour

Flower

Mauve in Spring

Foliage

Golden-yellow in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Red in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Aphids , Caterpillars , Lacebugs , Leafhoppers , Vine weevil

Diseases

More resistant to powdery mildew than other azalea cultivars.

Specific diseases

Honey fungus , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Root rot , Rust , Silver leaf

General care

Propagation methods

Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Rhododendron 'Caerhays Lavender' (Azalea 'Caerhays Lavender' ) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 5-10 years.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises

Cultivation

Plant in moist, humus-rich, free-draining, acid soil in sun or dappled shade. Prefers shade from early morning sun. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers.

Soil type

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

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Rhododendron 'Caerhays Lavender' (Azalea 'Caerhays Lavender' )

Common pest name

Ramorum leaf blight; Ramorum shoot dieback; Rhododendron twig blight; Sudden oak death

Scientific pest name

Phytophthora ramorum

Type

Oomycete

Current status in UK

Present (Limited)

Likelihood to spread in UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

Pathogen of larch and other hosts subject to EU emergency legislation. A containment strategy is in place in the UK; reflecting its presence in wider environment/forestry settings in some areas. EU regulatory status is under review.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Rhododendron 'Caerhays Lavender' (Azalea 'Caerhays Lavender' )

Common pest name

leaf rust of blueberry

Scientific pest name

Thekopsora minima

Type

Fungus

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Rust fungus affecting blueberry and hemlock. This fungus has been detected in Europe (Germany; Netherlands and Portugal). Some uncertainty about the suitability of UK native host species. But the case for regulation should be considered based on the EPPO PRA.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Rhododendron 'Caerhays Lavender' (Azalea 'Caerhays Lavender' )

Common pest name

Elm spanworm; Ennomid; white; Linden moth; snow-white

Scientific pest name

Ennomos subsignaria

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Polyphagous moth pest which defoliates deciduous trees and; with repeated infestation; can cause tree death. Present in North America and current import requirements do not fully mitigate the risk of introduction. A PRA will help to assess the level of risk more fully.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/