Buy Shannon's Dwarf Pepper Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Shannon's Dwarf Pepper'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Shannon's Dwarf Pepper'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5b-9b

6-9 inch | $21

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

9-12 inch | $26

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Shannon's Dwarf Pepper Azalea plant details

Shannon's Dwarf Pepper Azalea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red 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 Shannon's Dwarf Pepper Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Shannon's Dwarf Pepper Azalea

USDA Zones: 5b - 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

Small, chili pepper red, ruffled flowers open in May. Tight, compact plant with small leaves that turn a bright mahogany-red in fall.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This cute sport of "Girard's Hot Shot" is a tight, compact plant with tiny leaves and flowers. It is a heavy bloomer covering itself in tiny, single chili pepper red flowers! Special.