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Baltic Amber Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Baltic Amber'

Also Known As

  • Azalea 'Baltic Amber'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-10'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Baltic Amber Azalea plant details

Baltic Amber Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring yellow 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 Baltic Amber Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Baltic Amber 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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Flourishes yellowish flowers on a silvery leaved shrub. These gems are hardy in Zone 5.

Gardening facts about Baltic Amber Azalea plant

How to Grow Baltic Amber Azalea

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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