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Speckled Spider Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Speckled Spider'

Also Known As

  • Rhododendron x 'Speckled Spider'
  • Koromo Azalea

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 8a-10a

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Speckled Spider Azalea plant details

Speckled Spider Azalea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly 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 Speckled Spider Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring
Uses: unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Speckled Spider Azalea

USDA Zones: 8a - 10a
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

White spidery flowers with just a hint of purple and a purple speckled throat make this new SFA Gardens introduction unique. The Spider Azaleas offer evergreen to semi-evergreen Azaleas with a vigorous but compact habit, durability, and an unusual and rare flower form.The lavender form of this Azalea, Koromo Shikibu or Purple Spider, lines the eastern border of the Ruby M. Mize Azalea Gardens at Stephen F Austin's Mast Arboretum. For more in depth information on the origin of this rare new azalea from SFA Gardens click here or the "More Information from Universities..." link below

Gardening facts about Speckled Spider Azalea plant

How to Grow Speckled Spider Azalea

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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