1-gallon Hybrid Mildred Mae Azalea is a compact evergreen shrub with lavender flowers. Grown in zones 6-9, it's perfect for small gardens.
Hybrid Mildred Mae Azalea is a compact evergreen shrub that is known for its lavender flowers. It is a hybrid of Rhododendron yedoense var. poukhanense and Rhododendron mucronatum. It was created by John Gable in the 1950s.
Hybrid Mildred Mae Azalea grows to be 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide. It has dark green leaves that are deciduous in cold winter areas. The flowers are lavender-pink with a dark red blotch at the throat. They bloom in mid-spring.
Hybrid Mildred Mae Azalea is a relatively easy plant to grow. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. It is tolerant of heat and humidity, but it is not drought-tolerant. The plant can be pruned after flowering to remove dead or diseased branches.
Hybrid Mildred Mae Azalea is a popular choice for landscaping and is often used as an accent plant, in mass plantings, or in containers. It is also a good choice for growing in USDA hardiness zones 6-9.
Here are some additional tips for growing Hybrid Mildred Mae Azalea:
- Plant in a sheltered location to protect it from strong winds.
- Mulch the soil around the plant to help retain moisture.
- Water the plant deeply and regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize the plant in the spring with an acid fertilizer.
- Prune the plant after flowering to remove dead or diseased branches.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 4-8 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 5 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full-Partial |
| Mature width: | 5 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Rhododendron |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Harvest Time: | October |
| Year to Bear: | Can Fruit the 1st Year! |
