Sweet Sixteen Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Sweet Sixteen'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

6b-9b

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Sweet Sixteen Azalea plant details

Sweet Sixteen Azalea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies 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 Sweet Sixteen Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sweet Sixteen Azalea

USDA Zones: 6b - 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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clear pink with darker pink picotee.

By: Thompson's Nursery

Gardening facts about Sweet Sixteen Azalea plant

How to Grow Sweet Sixteen 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