Azalea mollis Gibraltar

A medium sized deciduous shrub with large, fragrant, bright orange flowers. Deciduous Azaleas flower before the leaves open in the Spring and add a riot of colour and fragrance to the garden, they light up again in the Autumn, when the foliage turns wonderful shades of coppers, reds and yellows.

Site: Requires some shelter from harsh winds
Soil: Requires well drained acid soil
Position: Sun or partial shade
Season of Interest: Spring flowers, Autumn colour
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 5ft (1.5m) Spread: 5ft (1.5m)