Brilliant Azalea
Azalea x 'Brilliant' (Southern Indica)
SKU
0560
One of the most reliable azaleas for the southern U.S.. Produces an explosion of watermelon red single flowers each spring. Large plants capable of a big splash in the more expansive garden. Ideal background foliage for later blooming perennials. Traditional Japanese garden plant. Midseason to late. Prefers acidic soil. Evergreen shrub. Full to partial sun. Moderate growth 6 to 8 feet tall and wide.
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8 - 9 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | uh-ZAY-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate grower 6-8 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early spring |
| Design Ideas | With its evergreen leaves and upright form, this Azalea is useful as a screening plant to help define an outdoor room or plant along a fence to screen it. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Spring Flowering |
Provide rich, acidic, well drained soil. Shelter from harsh sun in hot summer areas. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.
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