Perfecto Mundo® Double Purple Reblooming Azalea (Rhododendron)
Shrub
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- A truly innovative reblooming purple azalea.
- 5+ months of double purple azalea flowers.
- Thrives in sun or part shade.
- Bright green foliage is evergreen in mild climates.
- A Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs variety.
- Zones 5b-9, sun/part sun, 3' tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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Description
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Common name: Reblooming azalea
Patient: PP#33,205
Zone: 5b - 9
Sun exposure: Sun, Part sun
Height x width: 2.5-3' tall and 3-4' wide
Flower color: Purple
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring, Summer-fall
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Proven Winners, heat tolerant, best for beginners, low flammability
Uses: Landscaping, edging, flower gardens, woodland gardens, formal gardens
How to Grow
Light: Filtered to partial sun -- Part sun to dappled shade is ideal, and the hotter your climate, the more shade becomes necessary.
Water: Azaleas are shallow rooted, and will need regular watering in times of extreme heat. Adding a 2-3" layer of shredded bark mulch beneath them will help keep the soil moist and cool. Do not use rock mulches around azaleas.
Spacing: 3-4'
Fertilizing: Reblooming azaleas benefit from fertilizing after their spring bloom. You may use a rose fertilizer or a rhododendron/azalea fertilizer. Never fertilize reblooming azaleas after late July.
Winterizing: Planting in a protected area from harsh winter winds will help prevent winter damage. Plants should be mulched for winter.
Maintenance & Pruning: Plants may be pruned or lightly trimmed after their spring bloom to encourage new growth and a better rebloom.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.