Buy Hershey's Red Evergreen Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Hershey's Red'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Hershey's Red'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

1 gallon | $21.4

Avail in US except West Coast, HI/AK

Fewer than 10 at Maples N More Nursery

3 gallon | $37.45

Avail in US except West Coast, HI/AK

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Hershey's Red Evergreen Azalea plant details

Hershey's Red Evergreen Azalea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. 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 Hershey's Red Evergreen Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 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 Hershey's Red Evergreen Azalea

USDA Zones: 5a - 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

Hershey Red Azalea is a wonderful evergreen variety of azalea grown for their showy red blooms that cover the plants. The dwarf size gives it extra desirability as pruning and shaping are virtually not needed. Hershey Red Azalea needs acidic soil and is deer resistant.

By: Maples N More Nursery

Rhododendron 'Hershey's Red' -- Red 3'. Dwarf to semi-dwarf azalea bushes. Stunning rose red flowers, a dense, compact form. A great landscape design solution for small space gardens. 'Hershey's Red' looks wonderful planted in masses or used as borders. They may also be useful in a shade garden and can provide a spot of evergreen color in winter time.