The Azalea x Hardy Gardenia is a stunning shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall and thrives in zones 7-9. Grown naturally, it boasts beautiful white blooms and a sweet fragrance.
Azalea X 'Hardy Gardenia'
Azalea x 'Hardy Gardenia' is a beautiful and compact evergreen azalea cultivar that is known for its pure white, double-petaled flowers and glossy green foliage. It is a popular choice for gardeners because it is relatively easy to care for and can be grown in a variety of climates.
Azalea x 'Hardy Gardenia' grows to be 2 to 3 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide. It has a mounded growth habit and a rounded shape. The leaves are small and oval-shaped. They are dark green and have a glossy sheen.
Azalea x 'Hardy Gardenia' blooms in early spring. The flowers are small and pure white in color. They are double-petaled and arranged in dense clusters. The flowers are typically about 2 inches in diameter and have a sweet fragrance.
Azalea x 'Hardy Gardenia' is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. Azalea x 'Hardy Gardenia' can be fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Here are some tips for growing Azalea x 'Hardy Gardenia':
- Plant Azalea x 'Hardy Gardenia' in full sun to partial shade.
- Choose a well-drained soil.
- Water Azalea x 'Hardy Gardenia' regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize Azalea x 'Hardy Gardenia' in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around Azalea x 'Hardy Gardenia' to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune Azalea x 'Hardy Gardenia' as needed to maintain its shape and size.
Azalea x 'Hardy Gardenia' is a beautiful and versatile plant that can add interest to any garden. It is a good choice for planting in foundation plantings, borders, and rock gardens. It can also be used as a specimen plant or planted in containers.
In addition to its ornamental value, Azalea x 'Hardy Gardenia' also provides a number of environmental benefits. It helps to improve air quality by filtering pollutants from the air. It also provides food and shelter for a variety of wildlife, including bees, butterflies, and birds.
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.
