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Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Cannon's Double'

Also Known As

  • Azalea 'Cannons Double'
  • Azalea Exbury 'Cannon's Double'
  • Rhododendron 'Cannons Double'
  • Rhododendron Exbury 'Cannon's Double'
  • Cannon's Double Azalea
  • Cannon's Double Exbury Deciduous Azalea

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 5'-6'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

12-18 inches | $50.75

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Cannon's Double Exbury Azalea plant details

Cannon's Double Exbury Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring apricot, cream, pink and 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 Cannon's Double Exbury Azalea

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cannon's Double Exbury 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

Cannon's Double is an elegant, extremely hardy azalea. It has outstanding showy flowers layered in colors of pink, peach and cream. The deciduous foliage has a hint of red all year. Cannon's Double Azalea shrub needs acidic, well-drained soil to thrive.
This late season blooming Azalea has pale yellow flowers with a tint of pink around the edges. The green foliage is tinted with soft red throughout the summer.
Wow. A big round ball of rich cream and pink double flowers adorn this plant each spring. New leaves emerge with a bronze tint which holds up well into summer.
Scrumptuous double flowers of rich cream and pink create a large, ball truss of exceptional beauty. It is vigorous and easy to grow. Bronzy new growth makes it a delightful foliage plant, but when the flowers burst forth, you'll know why you wanted this fabulous plant in your garden.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Pale yellow hose-in-hose flowers with deep pink veins in late midseason. The foliage has a soft red color all summer. Open habit.

Gardening facts about Cannon's Double Exbury Azalea plant

How to Grow Cannon's Double Exbury 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

    • cream
    • pink
    • apricot
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

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

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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