Compact Korean Azalea
Rhododendron yedoense 'Poukhanense Compacta'
$66.00
A recent selection, this is a dwarf evergreen azalea with a compact mounded habit and pretty lilac-rose flowers in spring, an ideal garden choice; absolutely must have well-drained, highly acidic and organic soil, use plenty of peat moss when planting
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition., Compact Korean Azalea is a multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a mounded form. Its average texture blends into the landscape
Ornamental Qualities
which persists throughout the winter.
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more., Compact Korean Azalea will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to be a little leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground. It grows at a slow rate
acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, but will die in standing water. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, This shrub does best in full sun to partial shade. You may want to keep it away from hot
Plant Facts
Prefers full sun to partial shade
Keep moisture level moist
Mature Size 4'Hx6'W
Flowers are lilac with soft fragrance
Flowers in mid spring
Fall color purple
Zone 4b
Likes well drained soil