Description
Gibraltar Azalea is a dense upright native deciduous shrub with fragrant clusters of frilly petaled orange flowers that bloom in spring as new growth emerges. The narrow medium green leaves have no fall color
Best grown in
part sun
and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Height: |
4′ – 6′ |
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Spread: |
3’ – 5′ |
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Spacing: |
4′ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 – 8 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, |
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Bloom Color: |
Orange |
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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, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells, Azalea, Pieris
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