Buy Helen Close Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Helen Close'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Helen Close'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

7b-9b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Helen Close Azalea plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helen Close Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helen Close Azalea

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

2-3 inch white flowers with pale yellow blotches that fade to white open mid-season. Plant habit is dense and twiggy. One of the highly rated Glenn Dale hybrids.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Another of the 18 most highly rated Glenn Dale hybrids, 'Helen Close' displays 2-3" white mid-season flowers with pale yellow blotches that fade to white. Plant habit is dense and twiggy, to 4' high.