Azalea. A beautiful very free flowering houseplant with white flowers and a pink heart which requires a very cool room. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers November to March. Partial shade. Protect from frost.
Rhododendron simsii ‘Osta’
A beautiful very free flowering houseplant with white flowers and a pink heart which requires a very cool room
Additional information
| Generic | Rhododendron |
|---|---|
| Species | simsii |
| Varietry | 'Osta' |
| Common Name | Azalea |
| Flower Colour | white, pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | November, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Protect from frost |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | |
| Care | Keep permanently moist, Water with rain water, Mist regularly, Dead head after flowering |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Mealy bugs |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Re-pot using a lime free compost, Place outdoors in the summer |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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