Red Pepper Native Azalea is a rare variety of a deciduous shrub with an open habit and medium green foliage. Flame red buds open to fragrant clusters of crimson trumpet-shaped flowers in early spring. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils. Red Pepper is heat and humidity tolerant.
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
6' - 8' |
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Spread: |
6’ - 8' |
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Spacing: |
7' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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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: Armin S Kowalski, Azalea - 170525 (34891490965), CC BY-SA 2.0
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