Weston's Innocence Native Azalea is a dense deciduous shrub with a vigorous upright habit that becomes more mounded over time. The narrow dark green foliage turns burgundy red in fall. Heavy blooms of fragrant, snowy white funnel-shaped flowers bloom from late spring into summer. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils.
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Origns: |
East N. America Coasts; GA Native |
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Height: |
4' - 5' |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Mulch in winter. Proper care and air circulation should prevent most pest and disease problems. Rhododendrons are susceptible canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whitefly.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Azalea, Coral Bells
IMAGE: Photo by Melinda Young Stuart, Fragrant Native Rhododendron
