Sweet azalea
Rhododendron arborescens
Sweet azalea is a beautiful native deciduous shrub prized for its intensely fragrant white flowers in late spring to early summer and its striking red-to-orange fall foliage. It thrives in moist, acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter and performs best in dappled shade or morning sun with afternoon shade. Mulch the root zone generously to retain moisture and maintain the cool, acidic soil conditions it requires.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 96″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
60″
Flowers
white
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply To Keep Soil Evenly Moist; Do Not Allow To Dry Out Completely
Soil pH
4.2 – 5.7
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 84″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 16, 2019 by marsha (cc-by-sa)
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