Rosebud Azalea

Azalea x 'Rosebud' (Gable Hybrid)

Pronunciation: uh-ZAY-lee-uh
SKU #00845
5-9

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This longtime favorite is true to its name, with blooms recalling the classic beauty of roses. Shell pink rosebuds open to rosy pink double flowers in spring. This selection is characterized by slow spreading growth and remains neat and tidy in the landscape. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Slow growing; reaches 2 to 4 ft. tall and wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

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Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Compact Form
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Design IdeasAzaleas naturally thrive in the acidic soils beneath natural woodlands or ornamental groves of evergreen and hardwood trees. This is a perfect selection for front foundation bed planting. Place near the front entrance to call attention in the spring with its exquisite mass of color. Outstanding shrub for all beds and borders and will integrate with nearly every plant sharing the same requirements.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsHydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla); Elderberry (Sambucus); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hosta (Hosta)
Care InstructionsThrives in humus-rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.
LoreThe Azalea is essential of the Japanese tea garden as a symbol of spring, and is found in gardens throughout Asia.
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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Compact Form
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Design IdeasAzaleas naturally thrive in the acidic soils beneath natural woodlands or ornamental groves of evergreen and hardwood trees. This is a perfect selection for front foundation bed planting. Place near the front entrance to call attention in the spring with its exquisite mass of color. Outstanding shrub for all beds and borders and will integrate with nearly every plant sharing the same requirements.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsHydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla); Elderberry (Sambucus); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hosta (Hosta)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in humus-rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.
History
LoreThe Azalea is essential of the Japanese tea garden as a symbol of spring, and is found in gardens throughout Asia.

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