Aromi Sunrise Native Azalea is a rounded deciduous shrub with emerald green foliage that turns orange-bronze for fall. Red tipped orange buds open to fragrant clusters gold and orange flushed honeysuckle-like flowers in mid spring. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils. Aromi hybrids are heat and humidity tolerant.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Aromi Hybrid |
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Height: |
4' - 6' |
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Spread: |
4’ - 6' |
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Spacing: |
5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 8 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Orange |
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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, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Azalea, Coral Bells
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Rhododendron Aromi Sunrise 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
