Rhododendron 'Garden Rainbow’ - Garden Rainbow Azalea

Garden Rainbow Azalea is a compact upright deciduous shrub known for its ability to produce color changing flowers in late spring and early summer.  These pastel shaded flowers open yellow, shift through orange, then mature to pink allowing for all three colors to appear on one plant.  A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well-drained soils.  Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  A low maintenance plant.  Moderate water needs, properly drained soils is a must to avoid root rot.  Mulch helps to keep roots from drying out. Keep away from drip lines of the walnut family. Acidify soils as needed (PH range of 5 to 6.5) Can use sulfur or iron sulfate to lower ph, and lime or limestone to raise PH.  Southern climates with excessive humidity are more prone to powdery mildew, twig blights, and rust.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Containers, Woodland Gardens, Mass or Specimen Plantings, Borders, Foundation Plantings, Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS: Foxglove, Camellia, Boxwood  

IMAGE: Prides Corner, Azalea x 'Garden Rainbow'

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