Azalea Kermesina

Price £ 18.99

Short description

This is the classic layered Japanese azalea, elegant and stylish, with pink flowers. Flowers late May to late June. Grows to 60cm

  • Quantity
Chislehurst
Newchurch
Petham
Welling
  •  Weekday Collection from 4 different locations
  •  Order by 5 pm for next day collection
  •  Family-owned since 1977
  •  Locally grown plants from our very own nurseries

Azalea Kermesina

Osberton Nurseries
Price £ 18.99

Short description

This is the classic layered Japanese azalea, elegant and stylish, with pink flowers. Flowers late May to late June. Grows to 60cm

  • Quantity
Chislehurst
Newchurch
Petham
Welling
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  •  Weekday Collection from 4 different locations
  •  Order by 5 pm for next day collection
  •  Family-owned since 1977
  •  Locally grown plants from our very own nurseries
Azalea Kermesina
Azalea Kermesina
Price £ 18.99
This is the classic layered Japanese azalea, elegant and stylish, with pink flowers. Flowers late May to late June. Grows to 60cm

Azalea ‘Kermesina’

Overview

  • Botanical name: Rhododendron ‘Kermesina’

  • Plant type: Evergreen azalea

  • Group: Kurume hybrid

  • Use: Ornamental shrub for borders, woodland gardens, rock gardens, and containers

Flowers

  • Colour: Bright crimson to deep red

  • Bloom time: Mid to late spring

  • Form: Small, funnel-shaped flowers produced in dense clusters

  • Fragrance: Not scented

Foliage and Habit

  • Leaves: Small, glossy, dark green evergreen leaves

  • Growth habit: Compact, low, spreading to rounded

  • Mature size: Approximately 0.6–0.9 m tall and 1–1.2 m wide (2–3 ft tall)

Growing Conditions

  • Light: Part shade to full sun

    • Best flowering with some sun; protection from strong afternoon sun is beneficial

  • Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter

  • Water: Regular watering required; soil should remain evenly moist but not waterlogged

Care and Maintenance

  • Mulching: Mulch with bark, pine needles, or leaf mould to retain moisture and maintain soil acidity

  • Feeding: Use an ericaceous fertiliser in spring and again after flowering if required

  • Pruning: Minimal; prune lightly immediately after flowering to maintain shape

  • Hardiness: Hardy in temperate climates, roughly equivalent to USDA Zones 6–8

Seasonal Interest

  • Spring: Masses of vivid red flowers

  • Summer: Dense evergreen foliage

  • Autumn and Winter: Year-round structure from evergreen leaves

Wildlife and Safety

  • Attractive to bees and other pollinators

  • Toxic if ingested by pets or livestock

Notes

  • Excellent for low hedging, edging paths, and container planting

  • Sensitive to lime; unsuitable for alkaline or chalky soils unless grown in ericaceous compost

  • Shelter from cold, drying winds improves winter appearance

  • EAN code
    9000011837
  • Brand
  • Aspect
    Sun or Partial Shade
  • Flower Colour
    pink
  • Foliage Colour
    Dark Green
  • Width in ft
    2-3ft (60-90cm)
  • Height in ft
    2-3ft (60-80cm)
  • Pot size
    3 litre pot
  • Flowering Period
    May/June

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