Mollis Azalea grow and care – shrub of the genus Rhododendron also known as Rhododendron x kosteranum, Mollis Azalea perennial deciduous used as ornamental plant, can grow in temperate, subtropics climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 4-9.
Leaves color green in elliptic to ovate shape.
Flower color can be: orange, peach, yellow, red, pink, white or more than one color some cultivars have dots with five petals merge in the base.
Acidic soil 4-6 ph, rich soil, moist soil, well-drained soil, mulch
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Spring
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
After blooming
How to prune:
Just for design and dead flowers
Size of the plant:
0.5-1 m, 20-40 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower
Orange, peach, yellow, red, pink, white or more than one color some cultivars have dots with five petals merge in the base
Rhododendron x kosteranum
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