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Purple Splendor Azalea-Lush Evergreen-Perfect for Gardens 5 Gallon

Purple Splendor Azalea-Lush Evergreen-Perfect for Gardens 5 Gallon

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Azalea 'Purple Splendor'

Description

The Azalea 'Purple Splendor' is a stunning flowering shrub known for its vibrant purple blooms that create a spectacular display in gardens. This cultivar is cherished for its lush, evergreen foliage and its ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings, providing color and interest throughout the year.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use in borders, woodland gardens, and as a specimen plant. It also performs well in containers, making it a versatile choice for patios and small gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Azalea 'Purple Splendor'
  • Common Name Common Name: Purple Splendor Azalea
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically grows to 3-5 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 6-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Rhododendrons, Ferns, Hostas

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained, acidic soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Acidic, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with an acid-loving plant fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid planting in areas with high winds
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