Bollywood® Azalea
Shrub
Discontinued
- We no longer offer this product! Create a similar look with Black Hat Rhododendron!
- Colorful flowers and foliage are eye-catching!
- Bold cream and dark green variegated foliage.
- Compact shrub makes a big statement.
- Beneficial to pollinators.
- Zones 6-9, sun/part sun, 3′ tall x 3′ wide at maturity.
ZONE
EXPOSURE
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Description
Details
Patent #: USPP 22,209
Common name: Azalea
Zone: 6 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (+6 hours sun) - Part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 2-3 ' x 2-3'
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Variegated
Season of interest: Spring through fall
Uses: Accent, Background, Border, Container gardening, Cottage gardening, Foundation, hedge, Massing, Ornamental, Woodland.
How to Grow
Light: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun) eliminates flower scorch in full summer sun.
Water: Azaleas are shallow-rooted and will need regular watering in times of extreme heat.
Spacing: 3- 4 feet apart
Fertilizing: Apply an acid-forming azalea fertilizer right after they finish blooming.
Winterizing: Planting in a protected area from harsh winter winds will help prevent winter damage. Insulating the plant's base with a two or three-inch layer of hardwood mulch will also minimize winter damage.
Maintenance & Pruning: Prune only in spring after the first bloom to shape the plant and remove any dead growth.
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.