Rhododendron ‘Lavender Girl’ (Azalea). Funnel-shaped, fragrant, pink-purple flowers appear in late spring and early summer.
Woody perennial, Evergreen, Fragrant
Europe, N. America, Tibet and New Guinea
Grown mainly for the beauty of the flowers. Ground cover & interesting leaves. Suitable for northern and eastern aspects.
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Grow in an open site.
Propagate by simple layering, dropping or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
Yellowing leaves are usually caused by poor drainage, excessively deep planting or lime in soil. Weevils and powdery mildew may also cause problems.
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