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Mountain Azalea 10 Gallon

Mountain Azalea 10 Gallon

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SKU:NSF9953-RedCrocus

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Azalea canescens Information Page
Azalea canescens - Plant Catalog

Azalea canescens

Description

The Azalea canescens, commonly known as the Mountain Azalea, is a deciduous shrub known for its stunning display of fragrant pink to white blooms in the spring. It is native to the southeastern United States and thrives in woodland settings.

Suggested Uses

Azalea canescens is perfect for woodland gardens, mixed borders, and as a specimen plant. Its fragrant flowers attract pollinators, making it an excellent choice for wildlife gardens.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Azalea canescens
  • Common Name Common Name: Mountain Azalea
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 6-8 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 6-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, with care
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: Yes
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, and other shade-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained, acidic soil
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Acidic, humus-rich soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers high humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune after flowering to maintain shape
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder areas
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Use a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases
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