Alaska Azalea
Azalea indica 'Alaska' (Rutherfordiana hybrid)
SKU
00440
An outstanding flowering shrub that features snow white blooms with a distinctive chartreuse blotch on their throats. Lush, bright green foliage on a rounded form is excellent for use as evergreen screening or a foundation or hedge plant. A showy landscape accent that works nicely as a container plant.
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Filtered sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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Botanical Pronunciation | uh-ZAY-lee-uh IN-dih-kuh |
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Lore | Though they are widely known as azaleas, this is actually a specialized group of plants under the genus Rhododendron. |
Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
Bloom Time | Late Winter to Early Spring |
Design Ideas | An exceptional white azalea that's a stand out against red brick or dark green foliage plants. Add to front yard foundation planting for elegant color and neutral tones. Insert into shaded edges of large canopy shade trees or against the trunks of tree groves. A natural in Asian inspired gardens, particularly for the Japanese tea style. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Green |
Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
Growth Habit | Round |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial sun |
Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
Thrives 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.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 9 - 11

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