Little John Azalea - Monrovia

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Eye-catching purple-red foliage covers this symmetrically branched rounded shrub. Single burgundy-red blooms occasionally appear in spring. A colorful accent, valued for its colorful evergreen foliage. Works well in containers, or as a hedge or border plant. Provides excellent color contrast against green or gold-leaved shrubs.

Height Mature Height: 6 feet
Width Mature Width: 6 feet
Light Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun
size: 1 gallon
Little John Azalea - Monrovia
$18.99
size: 1 gallon

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Care

Planting & Growing
Thrives in humus-rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.

Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Rhododendron
Flower Color Purple
Bloom Time Prized for foliage; occasionally produces sporadic blooms in spring.
Foliage Color Purple
Genus Name Rhododendron
Growth Rate Medium
Hardiness Zone 8
Landscape Uses Border, Container, Hedge, Massing, Screening, Woodland Garden
Light Needs Partial Shade, Full Sun
Mature Height 6 feet
Mature Width 6 feet
Prune Time Prune After Flowering
Water Needs Average to Moist
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