Spring Sensation Deciduous Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Spring Sensation'

Also Known As

Rhododendron x 'Spring Sensation'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Spring Sensation Deciduous Azalea plant details

Spring Sensation Deciduous Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink 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 and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spring Sensation Deciduous Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spring Sensation Deciduous Azalea

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large clusters of pink fragrant flowers are borne in late spring on this deciduous hybrid azalea. Bred for heat and humidity tolerance for southern gardens by Dr. Eugene Aromi of Mobile, Alabama.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.

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How to Grow Spring Sensation Deciduous Azalea

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant