Red-haired Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron rubropilosum

Also Known As

Azalea

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-8'
W: 4'-8'

planting zones

7b-10a

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Red-haired Azalea plant details

Red-haired Azalea is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. 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 heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Red-haired Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, rare, showy, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Red-haired Azalea

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The leaves and branches of this evergreen azalea are covered with long silky golden hairs. Rose-pink flowers with darker flecks in late spring. A great foliage plant with very distinct, thickly-textured leaves, good heat tolerance and an upright habit. Grown from seed collected in the wild.