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Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Gumpo Pink'

Also Known As

  • Azalea 'Gumpo Pink'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

24-30 inch | $96

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Gumpo Pink Azalea plant details

Gumpo Pink Azalea is a moderate-growing, slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gumpo Pink Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, hedge, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gumpo Pink Azalea

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: snail / slug, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

2.5-3.0 inch ruffled, single flowers are pink and bloom May into June. The various 'Gumpo' azaleas have been in production for over 100 years.
Spreading, evergreen azalea with small dark green leaves. Flowers are single, light pink and bloom mid-spring. While very toxic to livestock, they seem to not be a problem for dogs & cats. Growth Rate slow
One of the few true dwarf azaleas, Pink Gumpo will stay less than 2' tall most of it's life. Tiny leaves add to the year round appeal of this useful evergreen azalea. 2'x3' in ten years.

By: Fantastic Plants

Flowers 2-3" across show rose-pink tones with darker flecks. 'Gumpo Pink' grows low and compact.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Dwarf pink azalea.

Gardening facts about Gumpo Pink Azalea plant

How to Grow Gumpo Pink Azalea

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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