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    • Photo of Beni Kirishima Azalea flower by Greer Gardens Inc.

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    Beni Kirishima Azalea

    Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Beni Kirishima'

    Also Known As

    • Azalea 'Beni Kirishima'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Beni Kirishima Azalea plant details

    Beni Kirishima Azalea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring orange and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 Beni Kirishima Azalea

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Beni Kirishima 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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    2-inch double flowers of orange-red with darker blotches. Blooms begin in late May. Our parent plant still is in full bloom in late June.

    By: Bloom River Gardens

    Double, 2" flowers saturated in orange-red tones with darker blotches. Mounding in habit.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Beni Kirishima Azalea plant

    How to Grow Beni Kirishima Azalea

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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