Azalea Sweet Nellie

Azalea indica Sweet Nellie

DESCRIPTION: Sweet Nellie is a medium growing azalea with vibrant cerise double flowers during spring, and small neat foliage
USE IN: Feature planting in Japanese style gardens: Suited to container planting.
LOCATION: Plant in well drained soil rich in organic matter. Azaleas thrive in acidic soil, here are some simple tips on how to achieve this. Apply a layer of pine bark mulch or pine needles after planting, as water is applied this will adjust the ph level of your soil. The alternative is to add a 2 inch layer of sphagnum moss to the soil before planting, turn the soil to ensure the moss is mixed evenly, this method has the added benefit of retaining moisture within the soil.
HEIGHT AND WIDTH: 1m H x 1m W.
CARE: Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Continue to water on a regular basis for the first twelve months to ensure the plant becomes fully established. Prune after spring flowering to promote dense growth habit and flowering next season, fertilise using a slow release fertiliser such as Osmocote which is specially formulated for azaleas.
YOUR PLANTS: These plants are tube-stock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.