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Rhododendron 'Glowing Embers' (K) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Rhododendron 'Glowing Embers' (K)

Rhododendron 'Glowing Embers' (K)

Genus: Rhododendron
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A deciduous azalea to about 1.5m high, with elliptic, slightly hairy green leaves that are tinted bronze when young. Produces clusters of vivid orange and yellow flowers from dark orange-red buds, in late spring and early summer. A Knap Hill hybrid, produced in England

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus rich, acidic soil, in sun or light shade. Choose a site away from frost pockets and sheltered from strong winds. Mulch annually, ideally with leaf mould. See rhododendron cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning

Minimal pruning required, may be lightly pruned after flowering; see pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, or by grafting in winter

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil, rhododendron and azalea whitefly, rhododendron leafhopper, Pieris lacebug, scale insects, caterpillars and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, honey fungus, silver leaf and Phytophthora, as well as more specific Rhododendron diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years