Bloom-A-Thon Pink Double Azalea
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Plant Information | |
Common Name | Bloom-A-Thon Pink Double Azalea |
Botanical Name | Azalea x 'Bloom-A-Thon Pink Double' |
Description | |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Mature Height | 2 to 3 ft |
Mature Width | 3 to 4 ft |
Growth Habit | Rounded |
Bloom Color | Pink |
Bloom Interest | Showy |
Bloom Period | April to July |
Seasonal Interest | Spring |
Foliage Color | Green |
Foliage Type | Simple |
Fall Color | Insignificant |
Attributes | Rabbit Resistant |
Attracts Butterflies | No |
Attracts Birds | No |
Notes | Azaleas are shallow rooted and should be planted in a bermed bed to prevent waterlogging of the roots. |
Care | |
Sun Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 to 9 |
Zoned for KC Region | No |
Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
Maintenance Level | Moderate |
Cost | Moderate |
Watering Notes | Waterlogging the roots can kill even for a short time. Be sure the soil drains well. Established plant need at least 1" of rain per week. Water slow and deep when dry. Reduce water to harden off about a month before the expected first frost. After a f |
Fertilize Notes | Fertilize just after blooms fade. Mulch plants and use a commercial azalea/rhododendron food. Use the lowest dose on the label. Slow-release acid-forming fertilizers are another alternative. |
Prune Notes | To maintain height, prune just after bloom or early summer. Late pruning will prevent flowering the following year. |