Rhododendron (AJ) ‘Madame van Hecke’
Rhododendron ‘Madame van Hecke’ offers vibrant pink, trumpet-shaped flowers in late spring. This compact evergreen shrub features dark green, leathery leaves. It thrives in dappled shade and acidic soil conditions. A reliable performer for sheltered garden borders.
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Are you looking to introduce reliable, year-round structure combined with a beautiful flush of springtime colour to a sheltered part of your garden? Consider the Rhododendron (AJ) ‘Madame van Hecke’, a variety noted for its lovely masses of rose-pink flowers appearing reliably in April and May.
This evergreen shrub maintains its green foliage throughout the year, offering a bushy and compact structure with a relatively upright habit that looks smart in any season. While its spring blooms may offer some value to foraging bees, the plant’s primary appeal lies in its consistent visual presence.
To achieve the best results for this plant in the UK, ensure it is situated in a spot receiving partial or dappled shade, away from strong winds, planted in moist, humus-rich, acidic soil. It works wonderfully for container planting on a patio or nestled into small shaded gardens and informal borders, giving you a dependable evergreen feature.
Product Details
Common NameJapanese azalea
Growth RateSlow
Max height1.5 M
Bloom TimeApril-May
Flower ColourBright pink to deep red (sources vary)
Leaf ColourBright green when young, maturing to dark green
SunlightPartial shade to sun
PruningNot normally required; tidy wayward shoots after flowering
Seasonal SpringProfuse pink flowers, bright green foliage
Seasonal SummerDark green foliage
Seasonal AutumnDark green foliage
Seasonal WinterDark green foliage
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