Buy Royal Robe Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Royal Robe'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Royal Robe'

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 16"-20"
W: 20"-24"

planting zones

6a-9b

15-18 inch | $80.75

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Royal Robe Azalea plant details

Royal Robe Azalea is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer purple and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. 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 seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Royal Robe Azalea

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 20 IN - 24 IN - wide, 16 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, dwarf, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Royal Robe Azalea

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

3.5 inch, dark purple-red, hose-in-hose flowers open in late May and are strikingly gorgeous. One of my favorites.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A cross between 'Helen Close' and 'Purple Splendor,' 'Royal Robe' effuses constellations of 3½", hose-in-hose rich orchid-purple blooms. Deep green leaves provide year round interest. Habit is compact and rounded