Azalea Bloomchampion
€12.99
1m ht x 1m sp.
5-10 years until maturity.
3ltr pot.
This shrub is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new foliage appears again in spring.
This shrub is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new foliage appears again in spring.
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Botanical name
Rhododendron 'Bloomchampion'
Other names
Rhododendron, Azalea
Genus
Rhododendron
Variety or Cultivar
This shrub is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new foliage appears again in spring.
Foliage
Semi Evergreen
Habit
Rounded, Bushy
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
COLOUR
Flower
Pink April to May
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Leafhoppers , Vine weevil , Lacebugs
Specific diseases
Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 8.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Rhododdendron Bloomchampion will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil in sun or dappled shade. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered