Sweet Sixteen Evergreen Azalea
Azalea x 'Sweet Sixteen' PP #12,847
SKU
40104
Lovely, pearl pink, double blooms are complemented by dense evergreen foliage that retains its deep green coloring throughout winter. This sturdy variety with a dense, well-branched habit and cold hardy buds holds up well in inclement weather, with a better tolerance of wet and clay soils over others. A stunning selection for a grouping or a shrub border.
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Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | uh-ZAY-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Though they are known as azaleas, all azalea hybrids are technically members of genus Rhododendron. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dense Habit, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Companion Plants | Japanese Maple (Acer); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Camellia (Camellia); Clethra (Clethra) |
Thrives in humus-rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch. Prune to shape and apply an acid fertilizer after flowering.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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