Little John Azalea

Azalea x 'Little John' (Southern Indica)

Pronunciation: uh-ZAY-lee-uh
SKU #00605
8-9

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OVERVIEW
Description Eye-catching purple-red foliage covers this symmetrically branched rounded shrub. Single burgundy-red blooms occasionally appear in spring. A colorful accent, valued for its colorful evergreen foliage. Works well in containers, or as a hedge or border plant. Provides excellent color contrast against green or gold-leaved shrubs.
Light Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun
Watering Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
Blooms Occasional sporadic blooms in spring.
Mature Size Moderate growing; reaches 6 ft. tall and wide.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Evergreen
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care
Growth Rate Moderate
Growth Habit Rounded
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen
Design Ideas For a sunny garden that needs symmetry, consider adding a pair of this Azalea to accent the evergreen palette. Not only does its rounded form have deep burgundy-red flowers, its foliage is mahogany which provides rare, year-round color.
Flower Color Purple
Foliage Color Burgundy
Companion Plants Gardenia (Gardenia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Tree Fern (Alsophila, Dicksonia); Daphne (Daphne); Fatsia (Fatsia)
CARE
Care 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.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-9

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