Duc De Rohan Azalea
Azalea x 'Duc de Rohan' (Southern Indica)
SKU
00565
Outstanding early to midseason azalea with single blooms of salmon-pink and excellent evergreen foliage. Useful as screen, hedge or bright, showy landscape accent.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | uh-ZAY-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Large Southern Indica azaleas distinguish most of the great old gardens of the South including historic plantation homes. |
| Average Size at Maturity | 2 to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Winter through mid-spring |
| Design Ideas | Outstanding shrub for high profile foundation beds. Integrate into shaded mixed borders. Thrives beneath woodland cover both hardwood and conifer. An essential of the Asian garden. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Combine this beautifuol azalea with Tasmanian Tree Fern, (Disksonia antarctica), Mystery Gardenia, (Gardenia jasminoides 'Mystery'), Marge Miller Camellia, (Camellia sasanqua 'Marge Miller') and Flame Kaffir Lily, (Clivia miniata 'Monya') |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-9
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