Fragrant Star Azalea
Azalea x 'Fragrant Star'
Pronunciation: uh-ZAY-lee-uh
SKU #04765
| Description | 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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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Spring |
| Mature Size | Slow growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Silver-blue |
| Companion Plants | Viburnum (Viburnum); Astilbe (Astilbe); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Dogwood (Cornus); Rose Of Sharon (Hibiscus) |
| Care | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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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