AZALEA japonica 'KIRIN'

Rhododendron 'Kirin'

AZALEA japonica 'KIRIN'

Rhododendron 'Kirin'

Evergreen hybrid azalea, compact habit, small pink early flowering.
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  • Maintenance advice : The Rhododendron appreciates cool soils: keep the soil moist with regular watering in summer. In August-September, reduce the watering to enhance the flowering in the following spring.
  • Botanical/Horticultural origin : Horticultural origin; introduced by Ernest Wilson (GB) 1922
  • Use group : Heathland plants
  • Height at 10 years : 1 m
  • Width at 10 years : 1 m
  • Growth : Slow
  • Fragrance : No
  • Exposure : Half shade
  • Evergreen/Deciduous : Evergreen
  • Shape : rounded, ball, globe
  • Colour of leaves : Green
  • Colour of flowers : Pink
  • Soil type : Garden soil
  • Uses : Border
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Compact plant covered with deep silky pink flowers hemmed with light silvery pink in March-April, sometimes as early as February. Calyx of the same colour as the corolla which gives the impression that two flowers are nested in one another. Beautiful soft green foliage. To be protected from extreme cold weather. Healthy plant that is easy to grow. Hybrid of Kurumé. Can be grown through forcing or indoor cultivation.