Buy Cherry Drops Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Cherry Drops'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Cherry Drops'

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

7a-9b

5-6 inch | $26

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

6-9 inch | $36

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Fewer than 15 at Bloom River Gardens

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Cherry Drops Azalea plant details

Cherry Drops Azalea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cherry Drops 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: bonsai, border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cherry Drops Azalea

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small, cherry red flowers appear in late April into May. Glossy green leaves in summer turn a mahogany-red in fall. A choice selection for a small space.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Cherry-red flowers cover this low mounding plant.

By: Thompson's Nursery

A teeny tiny little azalea. Our “big” plant is 3” x 6” after 15 years. Needless to say plants for sale are 2” X 2”. Makes a good trough or container plant. The buds are bright red in spring opening to small red flowers.