Stunning - but what is it? I want more.

I was lucky enough to receive quite a few small shrub plants from a freecycle group in our area last year.
As none of it was labelled it was a case of sticking it all in borders or pots and hoping for the best.
Most have taken to my garden well but one that I popped into a pot has gone ballistic and is absolutely gorgeous!!
The photo does not do it any justice. The flowers look red when in fact they are a beautiful deep fiery pink.
I would love to get hold of more but I don't know what it's called.
Will it need pruning?
Can I take cuttings from it?
If so, what would I need to do and when?.
I'm a complete novice gardener so I'm really chuffed with this pot I'd hate to lose it!
Hoping someone can help. Please take a look...

http://files.blog-city.com/files/J04/65051/p/f/pot_plant.jpg

 

looks like an azalea to me, not my forte when it comes to propagation though!!! I do know they need fairly acidic soil if thats any help. I'm sure someone else will be of more help soon.

welcome to the forum by the way!!

 

It is a Japanese Azalea. They are small, evergreen shrubs which, when grown in containers, require ericaceuous compost. Propagation can be by layering or heel cuttings in late summer early autumn. To my mind though, they are so cheap and readily available it`s better to buy them.:thumb:

 

Thanks!
Looks like I'm off to the garden centre come pay day.

 

How hardy are they David?

 

Very, John, and they are stunning. Because they are part of the Rhododendron family they will also grow well in shade, The deciduous Azaleas, not only give you the same, vibrant colours, but many of the varieties are highly scented.:thumb: