Azalea Coccinea speciosa
(x. Ghent) This old variety still holds it own today, lighting up the spring with masses of fiery red-orange blossoms in April and May. Dense foliage on an elegant form.
1.20 (à 10 ans)
-20 
0.80 (à 10 ans)
Part Shade / Sun Use
In shrubberies in association with other deciduous Azaleas, Japanese Azaleas, Rhododendrons, maples, Pieris, Camellias, etc., in containers or shady areas.
Planting
In cool, acid soil. Dig a hole three times the size of the root ball. Remove the plant from its container and thoroughly soak the root ball. Half-fill the hole with a mixture of acid compost and non-chalky soil, place the plant (not too deeply) in the hole, and continue filling around the root ball. Water well after planting.
Maintenance
Water well during dry periods and especially in the first year after planting, at least once a week. Add a specialised fertiliser during the spring. Mulching the area around the plant, for example with pine bark chips, is recommended.
