Karen Azalea

Azalea x 'Karen' (Gable Hybrid)

Pronunciation: uh-ZAY-lee-uh
SKU #00181
4-9

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An unusually hardy and highly reliable evergreen shrub with rich lavender-purple hose-in-hose flowers on a vigorous, upright plant. Foliage turns a brilliant burgundy in the fall. Showiest when planted in groups. An ideal spring blooming foundation shrub for beds and borders.
LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 2 to 4 ft. tall, 3 to 5 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone Map

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6

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Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Fall Color
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitIrregular
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasKaren is without a doubt among the most coveted azaleas for front foundation bed planting. It's cherished for position near the front door 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. Azaleas naturally thrive in the acidic soils beneath natural woodlands or ornamental groves of evergreen and hardwood trees. This is an essential of the Japanese tea garden as a symbol of spring, and is found in gardens throughout Asia.
Flower ColorPurplish-pink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Camellia (Camellia); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Clethra (Clethra)
Care InstructionsThrives in humus-rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Fall Color
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitIrregular
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasKaren is without a doubt among the most coveted azaleas for front foundation bed planting. It's cherished for position near the front door 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. Azaleas naturally thrive in the acidic soils beneath natural woodlands or ornamental groves of evergreen and hardwood trees. This is an essential of the Japanese tea garden as a symbol of spring, and is found in gardens throughout Asia.
Flower ColorPurplish-pink
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Astilbe (Astilbe); Camellia (Camellia); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Clethra (Clethra)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in humus-rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, water as needed to maintain evenly moist soil. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.

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