Azalea Golden Eagle

A beautiful Knap Hill hybrid azalea, Rhododendron Golden Eagle is a medium-sized, deciduous shrub with a compact habit, lovely for a woodland planting or a shady courtyard garden with acid soil. The large, oblong leaves are bright, glossy green, turning shades of burgundy in autumn. In May and June, domed clusters of semi-double, funnel-shaped flowers are borne on the bush, rich reddish-orange with yellow veins and a bright orange blotch. Mulch well in spring to conserve moisture round the rather shallow roots. Azalea Golden Eagle holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site: Sheltered
Soil: Moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil
Position: Best in partial shade; tolerates full sun in reliably moist, humus-rich soil
Season of interest: Late spring and early summer
Hardiness: Very hardy
Height: 5 (1.5m) Spread: 5 (1.5m)