Raspberry Sundae Azalea
Azalea 'Raspberry Sundae'
SKU
44169
Cheerful raspberry-pink flowers appear not once, but twice on this compact azalea. The dark green, evergreen foliage remains neat year-round. A showy border plant, informal hedge, landscape accent, or container accent.
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Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Lore | Though they are widely known as azaleas, this is actually a specialized group of plants under the genus Rhododendron. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring and Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Accent |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Astilbe (Astilbe); Camellia (Camellia); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia) |
Provide organically rich, well-drained, acidic soil. Apply a thick layer of mulch to keep roots cool, avoiding the crown. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures and shelter from drying winter winds. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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