Little John Azalea
Azalea x 'Little John' (Southern Indica)
Pronunciation: uh-ZAY-lee-uh
SKU #00605
| 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. |
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| 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. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen |
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| 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 | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-9
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