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Azalée japonaise Melle - Rhododendron hybride
Flower received quickly and in good condition, well packaged, healthy young plant with beautiful roots. Planted at the beginning of spring, it has taken well and already bloomed nicely.
N Van Acker, 02/12/2023
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The Japanese Azalea Melle is a rare cultivated variety, spectacular in late spring when its foliage disappears under a multitude of beautiful two-tone pink and white, double flowers. This ericaceous shrub, with its pretty evergreen foliage, will liven up shady rockeries, terraces or the gaps under large rhododendrons, all year round.
The Hybrid Rhododendron Melle, classified as part of the Kurume Rhododendron Group, is a rarely available Belgian variety. It is a natural mutation of the Rhododendron 'Rosa' discovered in Oostakker, Belgium. It is a slow-growing, vigorous evergreen hybrid, which performs well in cool and humid temperate climates, with distinct seasons. This Melle variety is said to withstand freezing temperatures down to around -12/-15°C (10.4°F/5 °F). According to the information contained in the patent, this cultivar shows excellent tolerance to heat and drought.
'Melle' is a well-branched, dense variety, slightly spreading with age, that reaches about 1m (3 ft 4 in) in height and 1.40m (4 ft 7 in) in spread by the age of 10. Eventually, under optimal conditions, the shrub can reach or exceed 2m x 2m (6 ft 7 in x 6 ft 7 in). It blooms for about 3 weeks at the end of the Japanese azalea season, usually in June. The flowers have two rows of rather delicate petals, with a central area of dark pink mixed with lighter pink, while their fine edges are white. The centre is speckled with bright pink. They are funnel-shaped and gathered in terminal clusters of a few heads. The evergreen foliage consists of small, single, elliptical leaves with smooth edges, alternately arranged on the branches. The young, light green leaves become dark green in summer, take on orange tints in autumn and are dark green in winter. 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 climates with distinct winters, planted in humus-rich, acid soil, such as ericaceous soil. In these conditions, they are very beautiful evergreen shrubs for borders or pots, attractive all year round. They harmonise beautifully with heathers, Japanese maples, or their Chinese relatives that change colour with the seasons, as well as Japanese camellias and their graceful, often fragrant, autumn-flowering cousins, the Camellia sasanqua hybrids. This unusually coloured, late-blooming Melle variety can be used to extend the flowering period of ericaceous beds, in the company of other Azaleas and Rhododendrons. Because of its slow growth, this variety can be grown for many years in a large, carefully-chosen pot, in suitable soil and watered with lime-free water.
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The Melle Japananese Azalea does well in a rather shady location, unlike the Chinese Azalea, but its favourite position is in partial shade. It is a plant that thrives in a humid and cool climate, and does not tolerate heat, dry air, or excessively dry or waterlogged soils. Plant it in well-drained, humus-rich, acid and most importantly, lime-free soil. When planting, make sure not to bury the root ball too deep, it should be level with the surface of the soil. Water abundantly during dry periods, at least once a week in the first year, with alkaline-free water.
In spring, apply fertilizer for acid-loving 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", not often causing significant damage. If the soil is chalky or poorly drained, or if the rootball is planted 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).
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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.