azalea (Rhododendron Northern Lights Group) plant — close-up photo
Moderate to grow

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

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Watering

Frequent — every "7-10" days.

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Light

Full sun, Part sun/part shade.

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Soil

Well-drained

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 3-3.

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Pruning

Best pruned in August, August.

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Propagation

Layering Propagation, Cutting, Grafting Propagation, Division, Tissue Culture

Diseases & Pests

Common pests: Fungal leaf spot, Galls, Root rot.

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