Botanical name
Rhododendron 'Madame van Hecke'
Other names
Azalea 'Madame van Hecke', Japanese azalea 'Madame van Hecke', Azalea japonica 'Madame van Hecke'
Genus
Variety or Cultivar
'Madame van Hecke' _ 'Madame van Hecke' is a compact, evergeen shrub with small, pointed, dark green leaves and deep red funnel-shaped flowers in late spring.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Compact
COLOUR
Flower
Dark-red in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Caterpillars , Leafhoppers , Scale insects , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew , Rhododendron bud blast , Rhododendron petal blight , Silver leaf
General care
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Layering
WHERE TO GROW
Rhododendron 'Madame van Hecke' (Azalea 'Madame van Hecke') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wallside and trellises, Containers
Cultivation
Plant in moist, humus-rich, free-draining, 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, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered