
azalea
Rhododendron Northern Lights Group
Overview
The azalea (Rhododendron Northern Lights Group) is a deciduous, cold hardy plant that has fragrant flowers in shades of pink, white, red, and purple. Producing beautiful blooms in late spring and early summer, these Northern Lights azalea varieties flower earlier and more heavily than other types. Their vibrant foliage turns a brilliant shade of orange and yellow in the autumn months. Azaleas prefer acidic soil with organic matter and are perfect for naturalizing, low borders, and mass plantings in both sun and shade. The azalea is a joy to the eyes and the nose.
Care Guide
Watering
Frequent — every "7-10" days.
Light
Full sun, Part sun/part shade.
Soil
Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 3-3.
Pruning
Best pruned in August, August.
Propagation
Layering Propagation, Cutting, Grafting Propagation, Division, Tissue Culture
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Fungal leaf spot, Galls, Root rot.
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