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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 | $30.25

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6-9 inch | $40.25

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9-12 inch | $50.25

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12-15 inch | $60.25

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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.
Cherry-red flowers cover this low mounding plant.
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.

Gardening facts about Cherry Drops Azalea plant

How to Grow Cherry Drops Azalea

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

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

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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