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Pink Mist Swamp Azalea- Fragrant, Shade-Loving Shrub for Garden & Containers | Attracts Pollinators 3 Gallon

Pink Mist Swamp Azalea- Fragrant, Shade-Loving Shrub for Garden & Containers | Attracts Pollinators 3 Gallon

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Pink Mist' Swamp Azalea Azalea viscosum 'Pink Mist'

Description

This deciduous shrub features clusters of pale pink, fragrant flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. Its lush green foliage provides a vibrant backdrop, making it ideal for woodland gardens, naturalized areas, and shady landscapes. The plant thrives in moist, acidic soils and is well-suited for USDA zones 5 through 9.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for shaded garden beds, border plantings, and as a foundation plant. Its ornamental flowers attract pollinators, and it can be used to create naturalized woodland gardens or shaded borders.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Pink Mist' Swamp Azalea Azalea viscosum 'Pink Mist'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Pink Mist' Swamp Azalea
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 ft in height and width with a bushy, spreading habit
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: Zones 5-9
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Deciduous green foliage
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: Bees and hummingbirds
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: Not suitable for indoor growth
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers with shade
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: No known toxicity
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: Yes, lightly fragrant flowers
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: Yes, suitable for floral arrangements
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Ferns, azaleas, rhododendrons, and other shade-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in sheltered, shaded location with moist, well-drained acidic soil
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist; avoid drought stress
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Acidic, moist, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Prefers high humidity environments
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly after flowering to shape and maintain size
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds; mulch around roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Use azalea fertilizer in early spring and late summer
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Mulch to maintain moisture and acidity, avoid mechanical injury to roots
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