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Ericaceae
Dwarf azalea
Rhododendron atlanticum
Also known as Rhododendron atlanticum f. neglectum, Trailing azalea, Azalea atlantica, Rhododendron atlanticum f. confusum
Zones 3–9Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Azalea · Native Shrub · Dwarf · Fragrant · Spring Blooming · Deciduous · Acidic Soil · Pollinator · Rhododendron · Southeastern Us
Attracts pollinators
Toxicity: dogs, cats, horses — keep out of reach and wear gloves when pruning.
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Dwarf azalea is a compact, deciduous native shrub prized for its fragrant white to pale pink flowers that appear in spring before the leaves fully emerge. Plant it in acidic (pH 4.5–6.0), well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade to prevent leaf scorch. Mulch heavily around the base to retain moisture and keep roots cool, and avoid overwatering as this species is sensitive to root rot.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply to keep the root zone moist; avoid letting the soil dry out completely between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 4.2–5.7
- Temperature
- -20°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Cutting
Hardiness
USDA 3a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 2 ft – 8 ft
- Spread
- 7 ft
- Spacing
- 36 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Shallow
- Flowers
- Purple
- Foliage
- Green · Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
Sources: trefle, usda
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