Clowning Around Native Azalea is a compact spreading deciduous shrub with dense dark green foliage that turns orange-bronze in fall. Fragrant clusters of honeysuckle-like brilliant orange flowers with extended red stamen and bases often blushed with red blooms in spring. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Native Hybrid |
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Height: |
4' - 5' |
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Spread: |
4’ - 6' |
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Spacing: |
4' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Orange |
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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
