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    Royal Azalea

    Scientific Name: Rhododendron schlippenbachii

    Also Known As

    • Azalea schlippenbachii

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Royal Azalea plant details

    Royal Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Royal Azalea

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, fall color, fragrant, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Royal Azalea

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This exquisitely beautiful azalea has 3" saucer-shaped fragrant pink flowers in late spring just as the leaves emerge, a rounded 4-6' (larger in the wild) shrub displaying pretty reddish new leaves and bright yellow-orange-red fall color. PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    A true connoisseur's plant deserving of its common name in all respects, this species offers handsome ornamental features throughout the seasons. Fragrant speckled pink flowers emerge in May before the lime-green leaves. Leaves obovate in outline, unlike others in this extraordinary genus. Fall color in rich hues of yellow, red and orange. Slow growth to a medium size (6-7 ft.) so its winter form is tidy and compact. Extraordinarily hardy, but not well suited to the summer heat of the South.

    By: Heritage Seedlings

    Selected white form of the royal azalea, vigorous grower, orange-red fall color.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Blooms: spring, wide, funnel shaped pink flowers / deciduous, red autumn color Zone 6-9. 3'-10', Japan, Korea, Russia, shade, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Slow growing, deciduous shrub, to 6-8 ft tall and wide, with large, oval leaves and an upright rounded shape. Early summer flowers are showy, rosy pink and fragrant. Fall colors are also attractive in reds and oranges. Best in sun or part shade with protection from hottest afternoon sun. Rich soil and regular summer water for best growth. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Star-like, soft pink flowers, deciduous, lvs. turning red.

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    The Royal azalea is a deciduous shrub with lovely light green leaves that are distinctly oval. In fall the leaves turn pretty yellow before falling. The flowers are the softest light pink and look like they float on the plant like early butterflies. Needs some afternoon shade to thrive.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Royal Azalea plant

    How to Grow Royal Azalea

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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