Azalea Homebush

Despite its rather domestic name, Rhododendron Homebush is a really stunning Exbury azalea with glorious deep pink flowers. It’s a compact, bushy, medium-sized deciduous shrub, lovely for a woodland planting or a small or courtyard garden with acid soil. The large, oblong leaves are deep green, turning reddish-purple in autumn. In May, dense clusters of semi-double funnel-shaped rose-pink flowers are borne on the bush. Mulch well in spring to conserve moisture round the rather shallow roots. Azalea Homebush holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Site: Sheltered, but will tolerate a more open site
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
Hardiness: Very hardy
Height: up to 5’ (1.5m) Spread: 5’ (1.5m)