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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
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Botanical Name: Pink Mist' Swamp Azalea Azalea viscosum 'Pink Mist' -
Common Name: Pink Mist' Swamp Azalea -
Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 ft in height and width with a bushy, spreading habit -
Hardiness Zones: Zones 5-9 -
Foliage Type: Deciduous green foliage -
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer -
Growth Rate: Moderate -
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade -
Attracts Pollinators: Bees and hummingbirds -
Indoor Friendly: Not suitable for indoor growth -
Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers with shade -
Deer Resistant: Yes -
Pet Warning: No known toxicity -
Fragrant: Yes, lightly fragrant flowers -
Cut Flower: Yes, suitable for floral arrangements -
Grows Well With: Ferns, azaleas, rhododendrons, and other shade-loving plants
Care Tips
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Planting Instructions: Plant in sheltered, shaded location with moist, well-drained acidic soil -
Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist; avoid drought stress -
Soil Type: Acidic, moist, well-drained soil -
Humidity: Prefers high humidity environments -
Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly after flowering to shape and maintain size -
Winter Care: Protect from harsh winter winds; mulch around roots in colder zones -
Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container -
Fertilization: Use azalea fertilizer in early spring and late summer -
Special Care: Mulch to maintain moisture and acidity, avoid mechanical injury to roots
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