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    Lilac Lights Azalea

    Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Lilac Lights'

    Also Known As

    • Azalea 'Lilac Lights'
    • Rhododendron Lilac Lights™

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Lilac Lights Azalea plant details

    Lilac Lights Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lilac Lights Azalea

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lilac Lights Azalea

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The bright lilac-pink flowers are deeper in hue on this improved version of 'Orchid Lights. This delightful and compact 2-4' shrub is very hardy and the pretty blooms make it a delight wherever it is planted! Its stunning burgundy fall color only adds to its appeal. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    This is an improved form of 'Orchid Lights'. It has a deeper lilac color that does not fade and is more uniform in its growing characteristics.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    An improved form of Orchid Lights. It has a deeper lilac color that does not fade and more uniform growing characteristics. Late-midseason.

    By: Briggs Plant Propagators

    Gardening facts about Lilac Lights Azalea plant

    How to Grow Lilac Lights Azalea

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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