My Mary Native Azalea is a dense suckering native deciduous shrub with fragrant clusters of yellow flowers with orange tubes that bloom in spring as new growth emerges. The narrow medium green leaves have no fall color. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils.
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Height: |
4' - 6' |
Spread: |
3’ - 5' |
Spacing: |
4' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
Season of Interest: |
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
IMAGES: DC Gardens, USBG Regional Garden in April (26526439201), CC BY 2.0, Photo by David J. Stang, Rhododendron My Mary 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0