Botanical Name: Rhododendron species
Common Name: Southern Indica azalea
Type of Plant: dicot: shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright, dense, rounded to somewhat irregular shape – older plants become dense with age
Height 2-4'
Spread 2-4'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun or part shade (afternoon shade preferred)
Soil need acidic, well-drained, well-amended soil
Hardiness hardy (zones 8, 9, 14-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves simple pinnate, alternate to whorled, elliptical to oval, pubescent on both surfaces, 1-2" long margins entire
Flowers solitary, or in terminal clusters, large petaled – white, pink or red or combinations, 2-3" diameter
Fruit small capsule
 
Propagation:
semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
accent for flowers, filler in light shade, container plant, sometimes pruned into tree-like standard form
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular watering
Fertilizing monthly applications of acidic fertilizer; March - September
Pruning head back lightly to increase bushiness
Pests/Diseases root rot, chlorosis
Special Conditions/Other mulch soil frequently to keep roots moist and cool
 
Origin: hybrids
Family: Ericaceae

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