Compact Korean Azalea
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Compact Korean Azalea |
| Botanical Name | Azalea yedoense var. poukhanense 'Compacta' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Mature Height | 4 to 5 ft |
| Mature Width | 4 to 5 ft |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Bloom Color | Rose-purple |
| Bloom Interest | Showy,Fragrant |
| Bloom Period | April to May |
| Seasonal Interest | Spring |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Orange-red |
| 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 | 4 to 9 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| 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. |