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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
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
By: Garden World
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
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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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Zones
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Size
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- even moisture - regular
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- mostly sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Zones
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