Azalea atlanticum - Coastal Azalea

Coastal Azalea is a native deciduous shrub with a mounding habit and small blue-green foliage. Clusters of highly fragrant pink-white honeysuckle-like flowers in mid spring.  Best grown in part sun and consistently moist well-drained acidic soils.  

Syn. with Rhododendron atlanticum.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  Mulch in winter.  Proper care and air circulation should prevent most pest and disease problems. Rhododendrons are susceptible canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whitefly. 

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Hydrangea, Azalea, Coral Bells

IMAGES: Prides Corner, Azalea atlanticum

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.