Description
Azalea ‘Nabucco’ is a striking and vibrant deciduous shrub that will add a burst of color to any garden with its large and showy red flowers. This cultivar is particularly noteworthy for its fiery red blooms that will light up your garden in the late spring. It is a compact and hardy shrub, growing up to 1.5 meters in both height and width and taking around 5-10 years to reach maturity. This Azalea is versatile and can tolerate both full sun and partial shade, and prefers a sheltered location to thrive. Its leaves change color throughout the season, starting with green in spring, then turning red and orange in Autumn and Winter, providing a colorful display in your garden. It is not demanding in terms of pruning and maintenance, making it a great option for gardeners who are looking for a low-maintenance option but still want a beautiful garden.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Azalea ‘Nabucco’
- Hardiness:Fully hardy
- How big will I get? Rhododendron ‘Nabucco’ can grow to a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m.
- Did You Know That:The flowers of Rhododendrons are usually bell-shaped and are usually grouped together in large clusters called trusses?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Rhododendron ‘Nabucco’ 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 ‘Nabucco’ prefers a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.
Maintenance
Rhododendron ‘Nabucco’ 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 ‘Nabucco’ 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.
