Buy Arneson Gem Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Arneson Gem'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Arneson Gem'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

8-12 inch | $40.75

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Fewer than 20 at Bloom River Gardens

12-18 inch | $50.75

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Arneson Gem Azalea plant details

Arneson Gem Azalea is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring orange flowers emerge. 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 humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arneson Gem Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, fall color, spreading, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arneson Gem Azalea

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: snail / slug, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This azalea has a prolific mid-season bloom with beautiful orange flowers and an upright spreading habit.

By: Garden World

Golden flowers with the upper lobes edged in glowing orange. The large blooms begin appearing in May and may last into June. Twiggy compact shrub. Grow in evenly moist, acidic soil. Filtered to full sun.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Red buds, red-orange flowers with vivid yellow throat. Disease-resistant foliage turns red in fall. Zones 5-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Warm, golden flowers are edged in brightly glowing orange. The beautiful large blooms make a prolific display, striking when in flower. Additionally, it's a good compact grower, yet vigorous, a real gem!

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Red buds open to large, soft yellow-orange flowers, shading to strong reddish orange at the margins. A prolific bloomer with disease-resistant foliage. Early-midseason bloom. Upright, spreading habit.