Plumleaf Azalea is a gracious hostess that does her most showy and extravagant hosting in late summer when peach and pink flowers bloom. This stately shrub has an erect, spreading, open habit that invites the eye, perching songbirds, and pollinator-hopefuls alike. Given a home with dappled shade and the right soil, Plumleaf Azalea will thrive, ensuring her status as your next garden favorite.
Conditions: Part shade; moist, well-drained, acidic soil; intolerant of clay or overly saturated soils
Size: 8'-12' tall, 6'-8' wide
Zone: 5 - 9
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract hummingbirds and bees, including the pollen specialist bee Andrena cornelli
Photos: David Korbonits