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Azalée japonaise - Azalea japonica Ben Morisson
Azalée japonaise - Azalea japonica Ben Morisson
Lovely plant, very well packaged. At the moment, it's thriving. I can't wait for the flowering in spring.
christian, 23/11/2024
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The Ben Morrisson Japanese Azalea is an excellent cold-resistant American variety that is rather compact and highly floriferous, with unusual bicoloured flowers. In spring, there are large, wavy, orange-pink flowers, red-speckled with white edges, beautifully complemented by dark green, glossy foliage. Moderate in size and with an attractive, dense, spreading habit, this Azalea is just as suitable for growing in small gardens as it is for a container on a terrace.
The Ben Morrisson Rhododendron is a hybrid of unknown origin, selected in the USA by Morrisson. It is an evergreen shrub from cool and humid temperate climates, known to withstand temperatures as low as -18°C (-0.4°F). However, its foliage can be damaged by severe frost.
'Ben Morrisson' is a modest-sized variety, well-branched, with a dense and spreading habit. It reaches about 60-70 cm (23.6-27.6 in) in height and spread by the age of 10. This slow-growing shrub will not exceed 1.30 x 1.30 m (4 ft 4 in x 4 ft 4 in) even after many years. Its beautifully bicoloured flowers bloom for 3 weeks in May, mid-season for Japanese Azaleas. The 7 cm (2.8 in) diameter flowers with nicely wavy edges have rather rare colours for Azaleas. They are funnel-shaped and are arranged in terminal clusters of 4 to 5. The evergreen foliage consists of small, simple, elliptical leaves with smooth edges, alternately arranged on the branches. They are dark green with a shiny finish. Each leaf has a lifespan of 3 years. Azaleas and Rhododendrons have a shallow root system that always needs to be kept moist, but they also dislike waterlogged soil which would suffocate the roots.
Japanese Azaleas thrive in cool and humid climates, with distinct winters, planted in humus-rich and ericaceous soil. They are very attractive evergreen shrubs for beds or containers, providing year-round appeal. They are a perfect accompaniment to heathers, Japanese maples, or their relatives, Chinese Azaleas, which change colour with the seasons, as well as Japanese camellias and their graceful autumn-flowering, scented hybrids, the Camellia sasanqua hybrids. This Ben Morrisson variety, which forms a beautiful bush, allows for playing with different heights and filling the gaps below large ericaceous shrubs. It will thrive in a large, cool, moist and shaded rock garden or at the front of borders, but also on a terrace or balcony, in a large, carefully chosen pot, with suitable soil and watering with lime-free water.
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The Ben Morrisson Japanese Azalea prefers a rather shady location, unlike the Chinese Azalea, but its preferred postion is in partial shade. It is a plant that thrives in a cool, humid climate and does not tolerate heat, dry air, or excessively dry or waterlogged soils. Plant it in a humus-rich and well-drained, alkaline-free soil. Make sure not to plant the root ball too deep, it should be level with the surface of the soil. Water copiously with alkaline-free water during dry periods, at least once a week in the first year.
In spring, apply a fertilizer for ericaceous plants. Pruning is not essential but it is a good idea to prune lightly after flowering to keep the plant looking neat. Remove spent flowers to encourage new growth. The Azalea suffers from very few diseases when well-established outdoors. It can be attacked by weevils that eat the edges of the leaves and rootlets, and by the famous "Rhododendron lace bug", though not often causing significant damage. If the soil is chalky or poorly drained, or if the rootball is too deep, the leaves may turn yellow and eventually die.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.