Rhododendron Homebush Pink Deciduous Azalea RHS AGM 5L Pot x 2 T&M

Rhododendron 'Homebush' (Deciduous Azalea) – 2 x 5 Litre Potted Plants

Holder of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, 'Homebush' is from the popular deciduous azalea group. Throughout May this hardy shrub produces a profusion of flamboyant, semi-double, bright pink blooms. Showy and unreserved, it makes an excellent specimen shrub for an acid border and thrives even in difficult north-facing spots. With the bonus of good autumn colour, it gives a long season of interest.

• RHS Award of Garden Merit
• Profusion of semi-double, bright pink flowers in May
• Great autumn colour
• Excellent specimen shrub; copes with north-facing spots
• Hardy shrub to -15°C; height and spread approx. 90cm (36in)

How to grow

Grow in moist, well-drained, acid soil enriched with plenty of well-rotted organic matter, in semi or dappled shade sheltered from cold, drying winds. On alkaline soils, grow in containers of ericaceous compost mixed with soil-based compost. Rhododendrons are surface rooting, so avoid planting too deeply. Water regularly through the growing season, using rainwater where possible. Feed in spring with a slow-release fertiliser for acid-loving plants, and mulch border plants in autumn, keeping mulch away from the stem. If needed, prune lightly in June.

Plant height and spread are seasonal, so plants are listed by pot size. The size of the plant delivered will vary with the season and images are an indication only.