Azalea

Flowering, broadleaf evergreen shrub that provides profuse, beautiful red flowers in spring. Use as an accent or in foundation plantings and containers. Acid-loving plant; use an acid-based fertilizer if necessary.

Companion Plants

Euonymus

False Spirea

Yew

Plant Details

Common name

Azalea
Botanical name

Rhododendron x vuyk
Variety

Johanna
Zone

USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light

Part sun
Height

24-48" (61-122 cm)
Habit

Upright
Feed

Use acidic in spring
Water

1-2 times per week
Bloom Color

Red
Bloom Time

Spring
Maintenance

Apply anti-transpirant before freeze

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