Species deciduous azalea

deciduous azalea

Rhododendron 'Soir de Paris'

Deciduous Azalea (Rhododendron 'Soir de Paris') is a delicate but hardy flowering shrub which produces abundant, fragrant pink and violet blooms. The bell-like flowers open throughout the summer months, with the peak bloom period occurring in late summer and fall. Its glossy, bright green foliage may turn to shades of orange and bronze in the Autumn. This low-maintenance shrub thrives in sun or partial shade and prefers humus-rich soil. Growing quickly to form a medium-sized mound, 'Soir de Paris' is an ideal choice for a spring-flowering hedge.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

Pale pink Flowers

Sun:

Part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

bronze,green,purple

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Poisonous To Pets:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

When watering deciduous azalea (Rhododendron 'Soir de Paris'), you should provide enough water to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. A good rule of thumb is to water the plant once a week, but more frequent watering will be necessary if the weather is particularly hot and dry. Water the plant deeply, soaking the entire rootball until water draining from the bottom of the pot. Use about 1 inch of water each time, and increase the amount for larger plants. During the summer months, it is important to keep an eye out for signs of wilting and water if necessary.

sunlight

Deciduous Azaleas require partial or dappled sunlight to grow best. The ideal situation is to place the plant in an area that gets 3-6 hours of indirect sunlight each day, such as beneath the canopy of a deciduous tree. A location that receives afternoon shade is also ideal since the intense midday sun can be too much for the plant to handle. If the plant is kept in full sun during the peak hours of the day, it should be provided with some form of shade or protection (such as shade cloth) to help disperse the light. During the winter months, it should be kept out of direct sunlight, as this can cause leaf scorching.

pruning

Deciduous azaleas, such as Rhododendron 'Soir de Paris', should be pruned in late summer or early fall, either directly after blooming or in late summer when there is less risk of frost. Prune the plant lightly by removing up to 1-third of the growth from the quietest, older shoots. Ensure that you leave some buds and shoots at the base of each removed branch so that the plant can continue to grow. Remove all dead, damaged, or diseased shoots, and crossing and rubbing branches. Pruning can also be used to encourage a bushier, more compact growth habit.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Rhododendron 'Soir de Paris' typically starts flowering in April.

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