Azalea, First Editions Electric Lights Red Azalea
SKU #'s
- 1013021
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- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Electric Lights Red Azalea is a vigorous compact deciduous shrub with soft green foliage that has no fall color. Abundant clusters of fiery red flowers bloom from early to mid spring. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Height: |
4' - 5' |
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Spread: |
3’ - 4' |
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Spacing: |
3.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Mulch in winter. Proper care and air circulation should prevent most pest and disease problems. Rhododendrons are susceptible canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whitefly.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Azalea, Coral Bells
IMAGES: First Editions, Electric Lights™ Red Azalea
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.