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Candy Lights Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Candy Lights'

Also Known As

  • Azalea 'Candy Lights'
  • Rhododendron 'UMinn's Candy Lights'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Candy Lights Azalea plant details

Candy Lights Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink 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 Candy Lights Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, fragrant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Candy Lights Azalea

USDA Zones: 4a - 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

Clusters of 8-10 clear-pink, strongly fragrant flowers make this very hardy ; disease resistant, 4-6' Azalea a delight in the late spring garden; another triumph for U of Minnesota! Sun-PSh/Med
Extremely fragrant, light pink flowers with pale yellow streaks mid to late spring. Medium to dark green leaves.

Gardening facts about Candy Lights Azalea plant

How to Grow Candy Lights 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
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

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

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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