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Article: If your plants don't give you a buzz, then they have to go.(Gardening)
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- Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)
- Article date:
- March 11, 2001
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Kenneth Cox, Glendoick Garden
8 THE ericaceae family includes heathers, rhododendrons and azaleas, and all require moist, but well-drained, acid or peaty soil.
There are more than 800 species of rhododendrons and azaleas. For me, the choice varieties are those with both interesting foliage and flowers. Rhododendron rex, with pale pink flowers, has large leaves up to18in or more. The plant can grow to 20ft x 20ft. At the other end of the scale is a a wonderful, two-toned, pink dwarf called Wee-Bee, which grows to only 2ft 9in. Ideal for small gardens.