well-drained and acid conditions. The Ilam azaleas are hybrids developed inNew Zealand resulting from crosses between R. molle, R. calendulaceum, andR. viscosum. Though azaleas have a potentially large list of possible pestand disease problems, they are usually trouble-free if planted correctly inproper cultural conditions. Cultivar: Red Giant Family: EricaceaeSize:Height: 3 ft. to 6 ft. Width: 0 ft. to 0 ft. Plant Category:landscape, shrubs, Plant Characteristics: low maintenance, FoliageCharacteristics: medium leaves, deciduous, Flower Characteristics: longlasting, showy, single, Flower Color: oranges, reds,

Garden Use
Easily grown in average, medium moisture,well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soils except wet,poorly-drained ones. Prefers somewhat infertile loams, but performs well inpoor, rocky soils. Sharp drainage is essential. Plants have shallow fibrousroot systems. If bloom is desired, prune very lightly in early spring onlyas needed. If bloom is not a concern, stems may be cut back hard in earlyspring to a framework to induce growth of vigorous new shoots with largerthan normal leaves. Cultivation Grow in well-drained soil in sun orpartial shade Propagation Propagate by semi-hardwoodcuttings Suggested planting locations and garden types Low MaintenanceArchitectural.Characteristics Foliage Deciduous Habit Bushy Hardiness H5 Colour Colour in Autumn Plant colour fruit Plant colour foliage Colourin Spring Plant colour foliage Colour in Summer Plantcolour flower Plant colour foliage Sunlight Full Sun PartialShade Aspect South-facing or North-facing or West-facing orEast-facing Exposure Exposed or Sheltered Soil Chalk ChalkClay Clay Sand Sand Loam Loam Moisture Well-drained,Moist but well-drained Soil Chalk, Clay, Sand, Loam pH Acid,Alkaline, Neutral Size Ultimate height 4-8 metres Ultimatespread 4-8 metres Time to ultimate height 10-20 yearsUpright, deciduous shrub that is cold hardy from -10 to -20 degrees F.Single, trumpet-shaped, frilled, dark red flowers with an orange flare, 3to 4 inches wide. Leaves are elliptic to oblong, 2 to 6 inches long.Flowers are borne in large, showy trusses from early to late spring. Thedeciduous hybrid azalea, like it’s native counterpart, is known forexcellent fall color and unsurpassed spring flowers. The deciduous azaleais usually less picky about soil conditions, though it too prefers