Buy Ben Morrison Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Ben Morrison'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Ben Morrison'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

7a-9b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Ben Morrison Azalea plant details

Ben Morrison Azalea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ben Morrison Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ben Morrison Azalea

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Whatever the true parentage is Morrison developed a "knock-out" color combination. Petals become more distinctly edged in white as plant matures. Strong, upright grower.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Bicolored azalea. Pink picotee with white center.

By: Thompson's Nursery

Bicolor flowers - scarlet centers, white edges. Humusy soil, regular water, USDA zones 7-9

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Beautiful bi-color flowers display deep pink tones in the center that fade to white on the petal edges; a purplish red blotch flecks its interior. Growing upright to 5' this selection is striking!