The Robe Evergreen Azalea
Azalea x 'The Robe'
SKU
40102
Beautiful single crimson red flowers bloom in mid spring. It has a medium, compact habit with variegated evergreen foliage. The green leaves with white margins add year round interest. Azaleas make a great accent plant to any landscape setting.
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Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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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 | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Variegated |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Compact, Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Privacy Screen, Woodland Garden |
| Light Needs | Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Gardenia (Gardenia); Astilbe (Astilbe); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Daphne (Daphne); Tree Fern (Dicksonia); Fatsia (Fatsia) |
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: 5-9
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