Azalea Karen - Azalea Karen

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Genus: 
Rhododendron
Azalea Karen - Azalea Karen
Botanical Name: 

Azalea Karen

Common Name: 

Azalea Karen

Plant Category: 
Semi-Evergreen Shrub
Hardiness Zones: 
Hardy to -20 degrees
Exposure: 
Part Sun to Part Shade
Height: 
4'
Flower Color: 
Lavender Purple
Bloom Season: 
Mid-Spring
Foliage Color: 
Green
Features: 

Nice clear purple flowers!

Early blooming variety with masses of single, purple flowers on a wide, upright growing plant. The Gable hybrids have excellent cold hardiness as a rule and ‘Karen’ is no exception.

Care Instructions and Growing Tips: 

Protect from strong winter sun and wind

If needed, prune immediately after flowering

Suggested Uses or Locations: 
Foundation Plantings, Woodland Plantings, Shrub Border
Water Requirements: 
Requires regular waterings, particularly in hot, dry weather.
Soil Requirements: 
Moist, well drained acidic soil high in organic matter
Growth Habit: 
Upright
Growth Habit: 
Spreading
Hybrid Series: 
Gable Hybrid
Season of Interest: 
Spring
Summer