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Produces masses of sweetly scented single rose red flowers. Blooms May and June. Lush and full foliage creates an attractive shrub. Sized for most residential applications with limited space. An exceptional foundation plant and seasonal color for Japanese garden. Midseason. Prefers acidic soil. Evergreen shrub. Full to partial sun. Moderate growth 3 feet tall, 3 feet wide.

Performance and Requirements

Light needs: Filtered sun

Watering Needs: Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.

Pruning Time: Spring after flowering

Growth Rate: Moderate Growing

Growth Habit: Round

Design Information

Companion Plants

RHEINLAND ASTILBE
Astilbe x arendsii 'Rheinland'

CRESTED LADY FERN
Athyrium filix femina 'Cristatum'

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Companion Plants (Description): For a showy garden display, mix with White Doves Camillia, (Camillia sasanqua `White Doves`), Rheinland astilbe (Astilbe x arendsii `Rheinland`), with its tall pink blooms and Crested Lady Fern (Athyrium filix femina `Cristatum`) in an informal border beneath the shade of a Northern Red Oak tree (Quercus rubrus).

Design Styles: Exceptional early spring color for beds, borders and foundation planting. Add to perimeter plantings. A natural large tree groves and the verges of wildlands or naturalistic landscapes. A traditional choice for Asian inspired gardens. Bold color for reflecting pools and water gardens.

Care Information

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Provide well drained soil, rich in organic matter. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom. Keep roots cool with a thick layer of mulch.

Background Information

History: Southern Indica azaleas (Azalea indica) are actually native to Japan and first introduced into Holland in 1680 but failed to catch on there. It reached America in the 18th century and became popular outdoor landscape plants in the warmer parts of the South. Fruitland Nurseries of Georgia was among the first to offer the emerging varieties for sale and extensive breeding both here and in Holland has produced a wide range of forms.

Lore: Large Southern Indica azaleas distinguish most of the great old gardens of the South including historic plantation homes.

Botanical Pronunciation: a-ZAE-lee-a

Catalog Description: Produces masses of sweetly scented single rose red flowers. Blooms May and June. Lush and full foliage creates an attractive shrub. Sized for most residential applications with limited space. An exceptional foundation plant and seasonal color for Japanese garden. Midseason. Prefers acidic soil. Evergreen shrub. Full to partial sun. Moderate growth 3 feet tall, 3 feet wide.