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Alaska Azalea
Azalea indica 'Alaska' (Rutherfordiana hybrid)
Item 0440
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USDA Zone:
9-11
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Description:
An outstanding flowering shrub that features snow white blooms with a distinctive chartreuse blotch on their throats. Lush, bright green foliage on a rounded form is excellent for use as evergreen screening or a foundation or hedge plant. A showy landscape accent that works nicely as a container plant.
Average Landscape Size
Moderate growing; reaches 3 to 5 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide.
Landscape Use
| Botanical Name: | Azalea indica 'Alaska' (Rutherfordiana hybrid) |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/ Evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Growth Habit: | Round |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Special Feature: | Easy Care, Gift Plant, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Foliage Color: | Green |
| Flower Attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Bloom Time: | Late Winter to Early Spring |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Garden Style: | Cottage , Asian/Zen |
| Design Ideas: | An exceptional white azalea that's a stand out against red brick or dark green foliage plants. Add to front yard foundation planting for elegant color and neutral tones. Insert into shaded edges of large canopy shade trees or against the trunks of tree groves. A natural in Asian inspired gardens, particularly for the Japanese tea style. |
Thrives in humus-rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.
History
Though they are widely known as azaleas, this is actually a specialized group of plants under the genus Rhododendron.
Customer Reviews
- Beautiful Fall Blooms
- by kris, November 1, 2016
super healthy and showing it's color. doing really well in a container.
Write a Review For: Alaska Azalea
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