Summer Eyelet Deciduous Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Summer Eyelet'

Also Known As

Rhododendron x 'Summer Eyelet'

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

Summer Eyelet Deciduous Azalea plant details

Summer Eyelet Deciduous Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer white 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 Summer Eyelet Deciduous Azalea

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Summer Eyelet 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

The clusters of pure white flowers are complimented by the glowing red stamens and stigma providing a noticable but sweet contrast. This is one of the later blooming deciduous azaleas, flowering in late spring/early summer. 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.

By: Almost Eden

Gardening facts about Summer Eyelet Deciduous Azalea plant

How to Grow Summer Eyelet 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