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Cheerful Giant Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Cheerful Giant'

Also Known As

  • Azalea 'Cheerful Giant'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Cheerful Giant Azalea plant details

Cheerful Giant Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. 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 Cheerful Giant Azalea

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cheerful Giant 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

Exciting double yellow flowers are clustered by the dozen in ball-shaped trusses in midseason. Metallic blue-green fall foliage color. Upright, rounded habit.

Gardening facts about Cheerful Giant Azalea plant

How to Grow Cheerful Giant 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

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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