Botanical name
Rhododendron 'Amoena'
Other names
Azalea 'Amoena'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Amoena' _ 'Amoena' is an upright, bushy, deciduous shrub with mid-green leaves and funnel-shaped magenta flowers in mid-spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Tree shape
Upright
COLOUR
Flower
Reddish pink in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Red in Autumn
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Lacebugs , Leafhoppers , Vine weevil
Diseases
More resistant to powdery mildew than other azalea cultivars.
Specific diseases
Honey fungus , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Root rot , Rust , Silver leaf
General care
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Rhododendron 'Amoena' (Azalea 'Amoena' ) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in moist, humus-rich, free-draining, acid soil in sun or dappled shade. Prefers shade from early morning sun. 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, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered