Stewartstonian Azalea

Stewartstonian Azalea is a compact evergreen shrub with a dense spreading habit and dark leaves that earns reddish-chocolate tones as the weather cools. Abundant clusters of bold orange-red flowers coat the branches in mid spring.  A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well-drained soils.  Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Moderate water needs, properly drained soils is a must to avoid root rot.  Mulch helps to keep roots from drying out. Keep away from drip lines of the walnut family. Acidify soils as needed (PH range of 5 to 6.5) Southern climates with excessive humidity are more prone to powdery mildew, twig blights, and rust.  Azaleas are prone to many diseases and pest problems, but the proper environment and care should negate most of them.

LANDSCAPE USES:   Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Mahonia, Higan Cherry, Camellia

IMAGES: tarrarium-plante.ro, Stewartstonian Azalea, (2) judy dean, Azalea Bonsai

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown