Azalea
Common name
Azalea
Botanical name
Rhododendron x hybrid
Variety
Hotspur Red
Zone
USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light
Part sun
Height
4-5' (1-1.5 m)
Habit
Upright
Feed
Use acidic
Water
1-2 times per week
Bloom Time
Spring-summer
Maintenance
Protect from winter winds
About
Flowering, broadleaf shrub produces masses of spectacular flower clusters over glossy, evergreen foliage. Beautiful at woodland's edge or as a specimen. Growth becomes more open in deeper shade. Prune in spring after flowering. Prefers rich, acid (sour) soil.
