Irene Koster Azalea
Azalea 'Irene Koster' (Occidentale hybrid)
Pronunciation: uh-ZAY-lee-uh
SKU #00825
| Description | This extremely hardy selection provides a massive display of sweetly scented, funnel-shaped blooms. Monrovia's current strain has lighter flowers than most, with pink buds opening to very light pink blooms with a subtle flash of yellow. Mounding form is excellent for massing in shrub borders. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Late spring |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Dogwood (Cornus); Astilbe (Astilbe); Viburnum (Viburnum); Rose Of Sharon (Hibiscus); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
| Care | Thrives in humus-rich, acidic soils with excellent drainage. Best in bright shade in hot southern zones. Shelter from drying winds. Water deeply, regularly during 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: 5-7
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