Description
This deciduous azalea blooms for five months of the year. From spring into early fall large red flowers continually appear providing a stunning contrast to dark green foliage. Staying relatively compact it is also a good shrub for small spaces and areas where a shade loving plant is needed. Part sun or part shade tend to be just the right amount of light. It is a disease resistant plant, but adequate mulch should be maintained to keep the soil moist and continually improve the quality of the ground.
| Bloom Color: | Hot pink |
| Bloom Period: | Spring to fall |
| Genus & Species: | Bloom-A-Thon® Red Rhododendron x 'RLH1-1P2' USPP 21,562 |
| Mature Height: | 40 to 50 inches |
| Mature Spread: | 36 to 48 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 36 to 48 inches |
| Planting Depth: | Even with the crown of the plant |
| Planting Time: | Spring Planting |
| Soil Type: | Well drained soil |
| Sun Exposure: | Full sun to Part Shade |
| Zone: | 6b to 9b |
General care for any tree or shrub is easy, please educate yourself and follow these simple rules.
Caring for Azalea Red Bloomathon®
Azalea grows best with afternoon shade but is adaptable to a variety of light conditions especially in well drained soil rich in organic matter. Consistent soil moisture will benefit azalea so a good blanket of mulch is recommended. typically grow slowly and keep a nice shape, but if pruning is required do so in the fall after the final blooms fade.