Botanical name
Rhododendron 'Madame Galle'
Other names
Rhododendron 'Madame Galle', Evergreen azalea 'Madame Galle', Rhododendron 'Madame Cyrille van Gele'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Madame Galle' _ 'Madame Galle' is a compact, dense, slow-growing, evergreen shrub with small, elliptic to ovate, glossy, dark green leaves, light green when young, and, from late spring into early summer, clusters of funnel-shaped, red to reddish-pink flowers.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Dense
COLOUR
Flower
Reddish pink, Red in Spring; Reddish pink, Red in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Lacebugs , Leafhoppers , Vine weevil
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
Rhododendron 'Madame Galle' (Rhododendron 'Madame Galle') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in moist, humus-rich, well-drained, acid soil in partial shade. Plant shallowly. Protect from frost to prevent damage to flowers. Mulch annually with leaf mould.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered