Pink and Sweet Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Pink and Sweet'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Pink and Sweet'

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

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Pink and Sweet Azalea plant details

Pink and Sweet Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink 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, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pink and Sweet Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, fragrant, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pink and Sweet Azalea

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A summer-blooming Azalea!, this med-sized shrub has bright two-tone pink and yellow flowers which are spicily fragrant as well!; such a nice way to extend the Azalea season. S/M

By: Forestfarm

This very hardy, deciduous Azalea has fragrant, pink flowers with a golden flare in the throat. Blooms in June-July with a spicy fragrance.

By: Garden World

Fragrant, semi-double purple-pink flowers with a golden flair. Another late bloomer coming on in June and extending into July.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A very hardy, semidouble selection that has fragrant, purple-pink flowers with a golden flare in the throat. This one blooms in June-July, a great bloomer to extend the flowering season. FRAGRANT

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

This outstanding late bloomer lives up to its name. The purplish-pink flowers, each with a golden flare in the throat, have a spicy-sweet fragrance. They are set off by glossy dark green foliage that turns red in autumn. Upright habit.