Fragrant Star Azalea
Azalea x 'Fragrant Star'
SKU
04765
A fragrant, deciduous azalea named for its extremely aromatic, large, five-petaled, snowy white flowers that top the blue-green foliage on a strong, upright habit. Relatively cold hardy and heat tolerant for an azalea, and powdery mildew resistant. Mass in the dappled shade or perimeter of a woodland garden, or add to a mixed shrub border.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | uh-ZAY-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Fall Color, Gift Plant, Improved Disease Resistance, Tolerates Acidic Soil |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Viburnum (Viburnum); Astilbe (Astilbe); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Dogwood (Cornus); Rose Of Sharon (Hibiscus) |
Thrives in humus-rich, acidic, 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. Prune to shape and apply an acid fertilizer after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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