SKU: SR00300

Pinxterbloom Azalea or Pink Azalea is a 6-12 foot, deciduous shrub with pink to white flowers that bloom prior to or with the leaves. A good shrub for dry, open woodland sites. Slow growing.

Height: 6-12'
Spread: 4-6'
Zone: 4-9
Soil type: acidic, humusy, organically rich, well-drained
Soil pH: Acidic, pH < 6.8
Light: Part-shade, tolerates full shade but will become more leggy
Moisture: Medium, tolerates dry, dislikes wet feet
Flowers: Pink to white, March-May
Fruit: Brown capsule in late summer
Fall color: dull yellow

Wildlife value: Provides cover and food for songbirds, nectar for butterflies and hummingbirds.
Notes of Interest: Rhododendrons and azaleas are susceptible to many insect and disease problems, including canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips and whiteflies. However, a healthy plant in the proper environment with proper care should have limited problems. This U. S. native has better resistance to the aforementioned problems than many of the hybrid azaleas in commerce.