Compact Korean Azalea - Azalea Poukhanense Compacta

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Genus: 
Rhododendron
Botanical Name: 

Azalea Poukhanense Compacta

Common Name: 

Compact Korean Azalea

Plant Category: 
Semi-Evergreen Shrub
Hardiness Zones: 
Hardy to -20 degrees
Exposure: 
Part Sun to Part Shade
Height: 
3'
Flower Color: 
Lilac Purple
Bloom Season: 
Mid-Spring
Foliage Color: 
Green
Features: 
  • Fall Color
  • Shade Tolerant

Very hardy!

Early midseason bloomer. Very hardy, compact, slow growing, low & spreading. Large clear orchid flowers with a darker blotch bloom in May. Orange fall foliage color. Plant in sun or part shade. Ht. 3’

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, Massing
Water Requirements: 
Requires regular waterings, particularly in hot, dry weather.
Soil Requirements: 
Moist, well drained acidic soil high in organic matter
Growth Habit: 
Mounded
Growth Habit: 
Spreading
Fall Color: 
Orange
Season of Interest: 
Spring
Summer
Fall