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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

    By: Forestfarm

    Extremely fragrant, light pink flowers with pale yellow streaks mid to late spring. Medium to dark green leaves.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    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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