AZALEA japonica 'FETE DES MERES'

Rhododendron 'Fête des Mères'

AZALEA japonica 'FETE DES MERES'

Rhododendron 'Fête des Mères'

Evergreen hybrid azalea, compact, dark red large flowers.
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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; breeder Auguste Van Hecke (B) before 1970
  • 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 : Red
  • Soil type : Garden soil
  • Uses : Border
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Very abundant and fairly large semi-double flowers with nice silky orange-red colours in May-June. Outstanding on Mother's Day. Beautiful glossy soft green foliage turning red in winter. Green calyx. Hardy plant that is also healthy and easy to grow. Compact plant, rounded with a spreading shape. Hybrid of Kurumé.