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Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Fragrant Star'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Fragrant Star'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

8-12 inch | $40.75

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Fragrant Star Azalea plant details

Fragrant Star Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring white 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 heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fragrant Star Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, fall color, fragrant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fragrant Star Azalea

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: snail / slug, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This deciduous Azalea has a mid-late season bloom of white, very fragrant flowers. This particular variety is more heat tolerant than most.

By: Garden World

Very fragrant, white flowers bloom in spring. Blue green foliage is a nice compliment when not in bloom. Opens up additional possibilities in many gardens as it is very heat tolerant. Twiggy deciduous shrub. Grow in evenly moist, well drained acidic soils in full to filtered sun. Hardy to at least -25 °F.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Extremely fragrant, snowy white flowers top lovely blue foliage like stars in the sky. Fragrant Star has a strong, upright habit and is very heat tolerant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

White, fragrant flowers spring contrast with bluish foliage, mildew resistant.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Extremely fragrant, snowy white flowers top lovely blue foliage like stars in the sky. The Plant has a strong, upright habit and is very heat tolerant. A must have! FRAGRANT.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A polyploid form of 'Snowbird' that was developed here at Briggs Nursery. It has the same bluish-green foliage and extremely fragrant white blooms, but both are larger than those found on the original issue. Heat tolerant. Early-midseason bloom.