Buy Leslie's Purple Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Leslie's Purple'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Girard's Leslie'
Azalea 'Girard's Purple'
Azalea 'Leslie's Purple'
Azalea Girard's Purple
Azalea x 'Girard's Purple'
Rhododendron 'Girard's Purple'

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

5a-8b

15-18 inch | $56

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Fewer than 19 at Bloom River Gardens

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Leslie's Purple Azalea plant details

Leslie's Purple Azalea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring purple 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 Leslie's Purple Azalea

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Leslie's Purple Azalea

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

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