Sweet Reward™ Pink Azalea
Shrub
- Globes of pink flowers grace the landscape in spring.
- Lovely spicy-floral fragrance will delight all those who walk by!
- Native azalea, great for attracting pollinators in hedges & borders.
- Reliable landscape addition from Proven Winners ColorChoice shrubs.
- Zones 5-8, part sun/sun, 3-6' tall & wide at maturity.
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Description
Deciduous native azaleas are shrubs bursting with flower power that grow effortlessly in a wide range of soils! Varieties from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs are even easier to grow with improved pest and disease resistance (including lace bug resistance). We're sure they'll look picture-perfect as hedges, specimens, borders, and more.
Details
Common name: Azalea
Zone: 5 – 8
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 3-6' tall x 3-6′ wide
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring, summer
Bloom time: Spring
Features: Proven Winners, heat-tolerant, ground covers, container plants, low flammability, disease-resistant, pollinator-friendly, native, fragrant
Uses: Accent, background, border, cottage gardening, foundation, hedge, pollinator garden, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Full sun (6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Requires regular watering, especially in the heat. Add a layer of mulch beneath them to retain soil moisture
Spacing: Min 3’ apart.
Fertilizing: Prune or trim after spring bloom to encourage new growth and more abundant rebloom.
Winterizing: Plant in a protected area from harsh winter winds to help prevent winter damage. Insulate the base of the shrub with a thick layer of mulch to reduce winter damage.
Maintenance & pruning: Regular pruning is not required, but plants can be trimmed to remove any dead growth or maintain shape
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.