Phlox Pink Azalea is a large native deciduous shrub with finely toothed medium green foliage. Pink buds open to clusters of highly fragrant pale pink to near white honeysuckle-like flowers, with darker pink bodies and elongated pink stamen that bloom in early spring. Grows best in dappled sun and rich, consistently moist, well-drained acidic soils.
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
10' - 12' |
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Spread: |
10’ - 12' |
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Spacing: |
10' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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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. Poor drainage will lead to root rot. Rhododendrons are susceptible canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whitefly. Note; All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested for humans and pets.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Azalea, Coral Bells
IMAGES: Photoset by Kim’s Nursery, untitled , (2) EoRdE6, Rhododendron Canescens Closeup, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
