Little John Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Little John'

Also Known As

Rhododendron indica 'Little John'
Little John Southern Indica Azalea

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 5'-6'

planting zones

8a-9b

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Little John Azalea plant details

Little John Azalea is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with burgundy foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - 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 Little John Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy
Mature size: 5 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Little John Azalea

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An azalea with year round color! The deep burgundy foliage is a great accent on a well-behaved compact evergreen. 3" fuchsia pink blooms are produced in mild climate areas. 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.