Photo of Pearl Bradford Azalea flower by Greer Gardens Inc.

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Pearl Bradford Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Pearl Bradford'

Also Known As

  • Azalea 'Pearl Bradford'
  • Pearl Bradford Azalea

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 7a-10a

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Pearl Bradford Azalea plant details

Pearl Bradford Azalea is a moderate-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and purple 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 Pearl Bradford Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, dwarf, hedge, rock garden, spreading, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pearl Bradford Azalea

USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

3 inch flowers are rose-pink, highlighted with purple-red dots, open in June. Nice late flowering form.
Gorgeous bright pink flowers appear in June, setting this variety apart from other azaleas. Does best in afternoon shade. Growth Rate medium
3" rose-pink flowers with blotches of purple dots. humusy soil, regular water, USDA zones 7-9
Broad and spreading to 2-4' high, 'Pearl Bradford' does best in afternoon shade. In June, 3" flowers unfold in hues of rose-pink, accented with blotches comprised of distinct Tyrian purple dots.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Purple to pink azalea.

Gardening facts about Pearl Bradford Azalea plant

How to Grow Pearl Bradford 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
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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