Nuccio's Carnival Azalea
Azalea x 'Nuccio's Carnival' (Southern Indica)
Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 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 |
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Lore | Large Southern Indica azaleas distinguish most of the great old gardens of the South including historic plantation homes. |
Average Size at Maturity | Vigorous grower to 3 ft. tall and wide. |
Bloom Time | Spring |
Design Ideas | Suitable beside a short flight of steps or even under a low window, this three- foot-tall, rose-red Azalea will provide sustained color in a smaller-scale landscape. The bright red color looks particularly handsome against wood and stone facades. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | Pink |
Foliage Color | Green |
Garden Style | Asian/Zen |
Growth Habit | Round |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Woodland Garden |
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 | Keep the scale small by mixing with a selection of dwarf, acid-loving shrubs, such as the white-flowering Prelude Pieris (Pieris taiwanensis 'Prelude') and Compact Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia aquifolium 'Compacta'), with its deep-green foliage that turns to purplish-red in winter. |
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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