Fourth of July Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron oldhamii 'Fourth of July'

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

7b-9b

Fourth of July Azalea plant details

Fourth of July Azalea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with 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 Fourth of July Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fourth of July Azalea

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright deep orange to red 2" blooms are borne continuously from July to September. This azalea is not affected by azalea Lace Bugs! One the parents used in the breeding of the popular Encore Azalea series by Buddy Lee. Azaleas need a humus rich, acid soil and adequate moisture during establishment as well a good organic mulch. The mulch will keep the root zone cooler and at a more stable temperature, helps to conserve moisture, controls competition from weeds, and as it breaks down it's nutrients are slowly release back into the soil feeding your plants. Properly mulched Azaleas often need little additional nutrients once they are well established. Never use lime around Azaleas and realize that many of your 'garden' fertilizers like 8-8-8 and 13-13-13 contain lime as a filler so this could be toxic to them. Use a slow release, non-burning acidifying fertilize instead.