Azalea ‘Klondyke’

Name: Azalea 'Klondyke'
SKU: 193017
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Azalea ‘Klondyke’ in a 5 litre pot.

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Summary

Description

Azalea 'Klondyke' is a beautiful and vibrant cultivar of Azalea, known for its large, trumpet-shaped, orange-red flowers that bloom in early spring. It is a compact and dense shrub. The leaves are dark green and glossy with a bronze tinge. This variety prefers partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. It is a popular choice for use in gardens and landscaping as an ornamental plant. It's perfect for adding a burst of color to any garden, specially when planted in large groups or as a hedge. It's also great for naturalizing in wooded areas or as an understory plant in larger gardens.

Key Facts

Common Name(s):Azalea 'Klondyke'
Hardiness:Fully hardy
How big will I get? Rhododendron 'Klondyke' can grow to a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m.
Did You Know That:Azaleas are also popular in bonsai culture.

Plant Calendar

A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Flowering Time
Foliage Colour

J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D

Care Guide

Soil Requirements

Rhododendron 'Klondyke' prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant requires acidic soil to thrive and cannot grow in neutral or alkaline soil conditions.

Best Position

Rhododendron 'Klondyke' prefers a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.

Maintenance

Rhododendron 'Klondyke' should be pruned it just after it finishes blooming. Remove any dead, diseased or damaged wood, old blooms, crossing or rubbing branches, suckers and branches that have finished blooming. Trim the remaining branches to shape the plant if desired. However, it is important to be careful not to over-prune as it may reduce blooming for the following year. Over-pruning means removing more than 30% of the plant's total growth or removing too many of the current year's growth.

Pest, Diseases and Wildlife

Rhododendron 'Klondyke' can have problems with aphids, vine weevil and scale insects, it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as powdery mildews and bud blast. It is considered to be toxic.