Coronado Red Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Coronado'

Also Known As

Rhododendron x 'Coronado Red'

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

5b-10a

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Coronado Red Azalea plant details

Coronado Red 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 - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Coronado Red Azalea

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Coronado Red Azalea

USDA Zones: 5b - 10a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A 2012 American Rhododendron Society Rhododendron of the Year award winner! The large, brilliant glowing clear red flowers of Coronado Red Azalea are born in spring and fall on this compact growing beauty which matures into a 3-4' high and wide, rounded to spreading, evergreen shrub. Considered to be reliably hardy to zone 5B or about -5 °F.