Azalea EL Red #2
Azalea EL Red #2
Electric Lights Red Azalea
Compact habit with showy red flowers
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A hardy red azalea for northern gardens. Emerges fiery red in early spring, blooming just after the fresh new foliage emerges. Forms an upright mound in the landscape and will tolerate both full sun and part shade. Flower buds are hardy to -30*F, making it a safe choice for zone 4 gardeners.
Botanical Name- Rhododendron 'UMNAZ 502'
Pronunciation- roh-doh-DEN-dron
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 4 ft
Mature Height- 5 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Well-drained, evenly moist, acidic soil
Current Size- #2
Bloom Color- Pink
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Tiarella cordifolia (woodland floor layering, partial shade)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble, honey), hummingbirds (some species); caution with toxic nectar in large amounts
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C13
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune right after flowering; use acidic fertilizer and keep soil evenly moist.
Trimming Instructions- Prune after flowering to remove deadwood and maintain shape.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in early spring; moderate feeding need. Loosen clay and maintain acidity with peat or pine bark.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Root rot, lace bugs, powdery mildew
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