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EVERGREEN AZALEAS Spring 2008 NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, sizes listed are approximate 10 year sizes. In general, azaleas, particularly dwarf varieties, grow slowly. Most average 3-10" of growth per year depending on a host of factors, including climate, seasonal variations, maintenance programs and fertilization. Azaleas prefer many of the same cultivation conditions that rhododendrons do, such as acidic soil, filtered or partial sun, good drainage, and a regular watering schedule. We have noted exceptions when applicable. One small cultivation tidbit: since azaleas begin to initiate bud formation following their spring growth (usually late June through July), keeping the soil moist at this time assists in maximum bud formation.
NEW 40033 Azalea ‘Aikoku’— (Satsuki) [Late, 0°F, Low] The 2½-3'' flowers vary from white with purple-pink stripes to totally purple-pink with white margins. Stays low and will spread to about 3'. 6-10"40098 Azalea ‘Anna Kehr’ — (Kehr) [Mid, 0°F, Low] This introduction, by well known Dr. August Kehr, is a cross of ‘Triomphe’ x ‘Rosebud’. It produces double flowers of deep pink tinged with purple, with wavy lobes. The plant is vigorous and easy to grow, reaching 2-3' in height and width. One word describes this fine azalea: Superb! 10-15"40247 Azalea ‘B. Henry’s Dwarf’ — (Crow Haven) [Late, -5°F, Low] This is a sport of ‘Osakazuki’ with very small leaves, peachy pink, single and semi-double flowers. Introduced by Crow Haven Farms in Oregon. 6-10" 40745 Azalea ‘Belfair’ — [Mid, -5°F, Low] Hot pink blooms cover this 3'x3' compact plant. It was found in Belfair, Washington and its floriferous nature and tidy habit make it outstanding. 6-10" 40134 Azalea ‘Ben Morrison’ — (Morrison) [Early, -10°F, Med/Tall] Beautiful bicolor flowers display deep pink tones in the center that fade to white on the petal edges; a purplish red blotch flecks its interior. Growing upright to 5' this selection is striking! 6-10", 15-21" 40064 Azalea ‘Beni Kirishima’ — (Satsuki) [Late, -5°F, Low] Double, 2" flowers saturated in orange-red tones with darker blotches. Mounding in habit. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21"40147 Azalea ‘Betty Anne Voss’ — (Robin Hill) [Mid, -10°F, Low] 3'' double orchid-pink blooms, emerge from buds that open like rosebuds. Dark green foliage is pleasantly carried on a plant that grows to a little over 1'x2' in 5 years. 6-10"40002 Azalea ‘Blue Danube’ — (Vuykiana) [Late, -10°F, Low] This venerable variety from Boskoop, Holland, features May blooms colored deep red-violet and marked by purplish ribs and dark red blotches, quite unlike any other. Its habit is upright to 3' and spreading. 6-10", 10-15" 40235 Azalea ‘Bradley Jacob’ — (Bowhan) Strawberry guava buds, fading to white at their base, open to display just the right amount of salmon coloring on the petal margins, more intense at the tips. 6-10" 40159 Azalea ‘Brianne’ — (Blue Sterling) [Mid, -10°F, Medium] A variegated sport of ‘Girard’s Rose’, with the same, vivid pink flowers. Similar to ‘Silver Sword’, but the white variegation is thinner and longer. Excellent pink tinged fall color 10-15". 40166 Azalea ‘Caroline Gable’ — (Gable) [Mid/Late, -5°F, Med/Tall] We use this one for plant shows! Deep rose-red flowers accented with a darker blotch. In the fall, the foliage of this excellent plant takes on brick-red coloration, holding its red leaves until spring. Plant habit is mounded. 6-10", 10-15" 40730 Azalea ‘Cayuga’ — (Greenwood) [Mid/Late, -5°F, Low/Med] You will love these hose-in-hose, deep mauve flowers with white centers. The plants has deep green foliage. Loverly! 10-15", 15-21" 40115 Azalea ‘Cherry Drops’ — (Mauritsan) [Mid, 0°F, Low.] The result of a cross between ‘Hahn’s Red’ x ‘Ward’s Ruby’. This compact grower with densely branching habit boasts lightly frilled, cherry-red blooms and glossy, deep green leaves. This is a gem. 10-15" 40004 Azalea ‘Concho’ — (Greenwood) [Late, 5°F, Dwarf] A prolific bloomer with strong reddish-purple blooms 2½'' across. It is considered a low dwarf, only growing to 16" tall and about as wide. 6-10", 10-15" 40006 Azalea ‘Coral Bells’ — (Kurume) [Early, -5°F,,lLow] Blooming in March with 1" hose-in-hose flowers are a warm rose-pink with darker veins. Low and spreading, ‘Coral Bells’ mounds to 2½' high. A very special form. 6-10", 10-15" NEW 40248 Azalea ‘Corsage’ — (Gable) [Mid/Late, -5oF, Tall] A prolific bloomer with pale lavender purple blooms that will get 2½'' across on a plant that needs room, as it will get as wide at tall. Lovely fragrance with age. 6-10" 40205 Azalea ‘Dayspring’ — (Glen Dale) [Mid, -10°F, Medium] Flowers have white centers shading to a light purplish pink at the edges with a green-yellow blotch. ‘Dayspring’ has a broad, spreading plant habit. Simply gorgeous, this floriferous selection grows to 6-8' and spreads. 6-10" NEW 40751 Azalea ‘Early Beni’ — (Gartrell) [Mid, 0°F, Low] Crayola’s red-orange is what you’ll have when these hose-in-hose flowers come on in spring. The rest of the year you will enjoy its short habit and deep green medium sized foliage. Easy to color within the lines with this great plant! 6-10", 15-21" *40065 Azalea ‘Eikan’ — (Satsuki) [Late, -5°F, Low] An azalea with variable blossoms; ‘Eikan’ hosts a myriad of colors. In June, 3-4" flowers show shades of snowy white and/or delicate salmon pink in combinations including stripes, spots and blushes. A vigorous grower, ‘Eikan’ reaches a height of about 2' and continues to spread. Such personality makes this a must for your garden. 6-10". 15-21" 40202 Azalea ‘Elsie Lee’ — (Shammarello) [Mid, -15oF, Medium] A hybrid of ‘Desiree’ x ‘Rosebud’, ‘Elsie Lee’ displays light bluish-lavender flowers that are frilly, semidouble and 2-3" across. Part of its show includes pale yellow centers flecked with dark red purple. Semidwarf, it reaches about 3'x3' in 15 years. Very hardy and showy ! 6-10" *40242 Azalea ‘Elsie Lee’ x ‘Janet Rhea’ — [Mid, -15°F, Medium] Large lavender flowers make this a prize. It is a compact hardy plant. 6-10"40117 Azalea ‘Eros’ — (Glenn Dale) [Late, -5°F, Low] This compact cutie would make Cupid himself proud. Beginning in May, blooms open deep pink with small dark blotches on overlapping lobes. As flowers fade lightly, this blotch becomes more striking. Low and spreading. 6-10". 15-21" 40011 Azalea ‘Everest’ — (Glenn Dale) [Early, -5°F, Low] Mountains of white flowers, 2" across with a pale chartreuse blotch. Broad and spreading. One of the best low growing whites. 6-10", 10-15" 40012 Azalea ‘Flame Creeper’ — (Macrantha) [Late, -10°F, Dwarf] Noted for its tolerance of full sun, this reliable azalea displays a profusion of scarlet-orange flowers. It makes a delightful ground cover with its small leaves and creeping habit. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21" NEW 40726 Azalea ‘Frances Rogers’ — (Macrantha?) [Mid, -5°F, Medium] We’ve had this cultivar in our garden since the ‘50s, and it’s fragrance (yes, fragrance!) charms us every spring. Medium sized, lavender-pink flowers with darker spots on their upper lobe, cover the delicate looking foliage. 10-15"NEW 40127 Azalea ‘Frosted Orange’ — (Harris) [Very Late, -5°F, Low] This late bloomer has blossoms that are white with a strong reddish orange border. It adds a showy bit of interest to the very late season. 10-15", 15-21" 40731 Azalea ‘Fuzzy’ — [Late, 0°F, Low] Fuzzy is the word for this plant; from the tips of these leaves to the second year wood this plant is covered in 3-4mm white to brown hairs. Growth habit is low (8'') and wide (5'). The open funnel shaped flowers on this groundcover are a pomegranate red with a stronger red blotch and spotting. A great plant, very cool and different. 6-10", 15-21" 40013 Azalea ‘Gaiety’ — (Glenn Dale) [Mid/Late, -5°F, Med/Tall] Another of the most highly rated Glenn Dale hybrids, ‘Gaiety’ features 2-3" rose pink flowers with dark violet flares in April. Narrow green leaves on plant of spreading habit are a nice contrast. 6-10", 10-15" 40093 Azalea ‘Girard’s Chiara’ — (Girard) [Mid, -15°F, Low] This hardy azalea has ruffled 2½'' hose-in-hose flowers, tinged with rose and lavender tones, nicely offsetting red-orange blotches. 6-10", 10-15" 40068 Azalea ‘Girard’s Fuchsia’ — (Girard) [Mid, -15°F, Low] Vivid red-purple flowers with lighter spotting and wavy petals adorn this compact grower, which reaches a little over 2' in 4 years. Leaves turn a reddish color in fall, brightening the winter garden. 6-10", 10-15" 40132 Azalea ‘Girard’s Hot Shot’ — (Girard) [Mid, -10°F, Low] Hardy with 3" dark red-orange to scarlet flowers completely cover this hybrid. It reaches about 2'x2' in 8 years. Foliage is medium green, changing to a brilliant orange-red in the fall. 6-10", 10-15" Azalea ‘Girard’s Leslie’ — See Azalea ‘Leslie’s Purple’. 40706 Azalea ‘Girard’s Rose’ — (Girard) [Mid, -10°F, Low] The wavy flowers always get a second glance with their inside a deep pink and their coquettish outside a deeper yellow pink. An added attraction comes in fall when the dark green foliage becomes a rusty red-orange. 6-10", 10-15" 40081 Azalea ‘Glacier’ — (Glenn Dale) [Mid, -5°F, Medium] Rated by the Azalea Society of America as one of the top 4 Glenn Dale hybrids, this early bloomer boasts 3" white flowers with faint green tones, like the edges of a spring snowpack. A vigorous, upright grower with dark green, lustrous leaves, ‘Glacier’ reaches and spreads to 6'. 6-10", 15-21" 40015 Azalea ‘Glamour’ — (Glenn Dale) [Mid, -5°F, Medium] Abundant 2-3" blooms glow a brilliant rose-pink from mid-April to early May. Beautiful, dark green leaves turn bronze in the fall. Habit is upright to 6' and spreading. 6-10" 40164 Azalea ‘Glen’s Orange’ — (unknown) [Early, -5°F, Low] This compact variety with vibrant, semidouble orange flowers is a bloomer at heart, with flowers appearing early in the season and lasting well into summer. In winter, leaves hold rich mahogany tones. For continual color in the garden, this is a great choice! 6-10" 40126 Azalea ‘Greenwood Orange’ — (Greenwood) [Mid/Late, 0°F, Low] This upright, open azalea with small rounded leaves grows to 2½'x2'. Light orange-red 2'' double blooms appear mid-May. 6-10" 40188 Azalea ‘Great Expectations’ — (Kehr) [Mid, -5°F, Medium] This azalea continues the legacy of excellence that began when Dr. August Kehr first introduced ‘White Rosebud’ and ‘Anna Kehr.’ Double blooms are a magnificently vibrant red orange, measuring 2". It is a compact, vigorous, slow-growing plant with delightful foliage. A real treasure. 6-10" 40016 Azalea ‘Gumpo Fancy’ — (Satsuki) [Late, -5°F, Low] The dense habit of the Gumpo azaleas renders them popular landscaping plants. ‘Gumpo Fancy,’ with its small, narrow leaves, features white 2-3" flowers with slightly wavy margins and pink centers. Fancy! 6-10" 40084 Azalea ‘Gumpo Pink’ — (Satsuki) [Late,-5oF, Dwarf] Flowers 2-3" across show rose-pink tones with darker flecks. ‘Gumpo Pink’ grows low and compact. 6-10" 40017 Azalea ‘Gumpo White’ — (Satsuki) [Late, -5°F, Low] Wavy 2-3" white flowers with occasional purple flecks and small, glossy leaves make this plant especially attractive. Similar in habit to ‘Gumpo Fancy,’ plant grows low and compact. 6-10" 40113 Azalea ‘Hahn’s Red’ — (Kurume) [Mid, -5°F, Medium] This older cultivar’s bright scarlet blooms are produced in abundance. A slow grower, it has an upright habit, reaching about 6'. Highly regarded, it is showy against any background! 6-10" 40190 Azalea ‘Hardy Gardenia’ — (Linwood) [Mid, -10°F, Low/Medium] Lush, creamy white, hose-in-hose, double blossoms grace this unique little azalea. This is a vigorous plant with foliage much like a Gardenia but it is much "hardier" than a Gardenia. A best seller! 6-10"40101 Azalea ‘Helen’ — (‘Sekidera’ seedling x ‘Purple King’) [Late, -5°F, Tall] Few azaleas show purple tones, and this new one features large, deep purple flowers. Yew green foliage adds the right touch on this medium to large shrub, reaching 8' or more. 6-10" 40082 Azalea ‘Helen Close’ — (Glenn Dale) [Mid/Late, -5°F, Medium] Another of the 18 most highly rated Glenn Dale hybrids, ‘Helen Close’ displays 2-3" white midseason flowers with pale yellow blotches that fade to white. Plant habit is dense and twiggy, to 4' high. 6-10", 10-15" 40196 Azalea ‘Herbert’ — (Gable) [Early/Mid, -5°F, Low/Medium] Frilled 1-2" hose-in-hose blooms produced early to midseason, host hues of red-violets with vivid dark violet flares. This spreading azalea grows low to medium in height. 6-10", 15-21" 40019 Azalea ‘Hershey’s Red’ — (Kurume) [Early, -5°F, Medium] A very bright, double red flower on a plant that is compact and hardy. Good foliage and bright flower make this an exceptional azalea. 6-10" 40020 Azalea ‘Hexe’ — (Indian) [Mid, -5°F, Low to Medium] Deep fuchsia flowers have a hose-in-hose configuration, creating a mass of ruffled blooms mid to late season. ‘Hexe’ is a very sturdy, dense, low growing plant. 6-10", 10-15" 40021 Azalea ‘Hino Crimson’ — (Kurume) [Early, -10°F, Low/Med] Bright crimson flowers unfold in April, holding their color well into ensuing weeks. This attribute, coupled with sun tolerance and red winter foliage, makes ‘Hino Crimson’ an excellent all around choice. Planted in the open, it grows to a dense 2½' mound, although it adapts well for use as hedging. Very popular! 6-10", 10-15"NEW 40087 Azalea ‘Hinode-giri’ — (Kurume) [Early, -5°F, Medium] One of the more sun-tolerant hybrids, this azalea produces multitudes of rose-crimson flowers early to midseason. Small, glossy leaves turn bright red in winter on this dense and shapely plant. 6-10"NEW 40543 ‘I’ll Be Damned’ — (Bones) [Mid, -5°F, Tall. An outstanding light pink flowering very vigorous Azalea that has very large leaves. It’s a very healthy plant. Not sure where it got its name, but you will like the plant. 6-10" 40739 Azalea ‘Ima shojo’ — (Kurume) [Early, -5°F, Low] Syn. Christmas Cheer. These single, hose-in-hose cheery bright red flowers are sure to delight when they hide the deep green foliage in early spring. A very excellent cultivar. 10-15" NEW 40232 Azalea ’J. T. Lovett’ — (Satsuki) [Mid/Late, -5°F, Low] Single, peachy-pink flowers sometimes with a darker blotch. 6-10" 40237 Azalea ‘Jason Lee’ — (Bowhan) The magenta tipped buds blurring to light pink at their base, hint at the wonderful contrast of color displayed when the flowers open. Soft pink radiates from the throat amidst petals edged in that luscious magenta. 6-10" NEW 40089 Azalea ‘Jeremiah’ — (Girard) [Mid, -10°F, Low.] Lush, deep pink, ruffled, hose-in-hose blossoms can grow to 2½'' across. It’s hardiness would make it special, if it’s form and color hadn’t already done so. 6-10" 40210 Azalea ‘Johanna’ — (Vuyk) [Late, -5°F, Low] Considered one of the best for its dark green shiny foliage that turns a stunning crimson in the fall. ‘Johanna’ also has deep blood-red blooms that are a striking plus! 6-10" 40170 Azalea ‘Joseph Hill’ — (Rokujo) [Late, -15oF, Dwarf] This creeping dwarf forms a broad mat of dark green leaves which taper to tidy points. Though not a true ground cover, it can serve a similar function, reaching a 1' height and 4' spread. Flowers of salmon-red bloom late in the season, providing a nice transition of color between spring shrubs, bulbs and the summer annuals. 6-10" NEW 40102 Azalea ‘Kaempo’ — (R. kaempferi x ‘Gumpo’) [Late, -5°F, Low] Small, attractive leaves coupled with a low, compact shape make this an excellent foliage plant. Deep purple pink flowers with darker centers and sparse freckling smother the plant. Very nice! 6-10" 40234 Azalea ‘Kagetsu Muji’ — (Satsuki) [Mid/late, -5oF. Medium] Very large, single blossoms that are white with rose-red spots and stripes as well as occasional solid blossoms of rose-red to pink. Upright, vigorous grower. 10-15", 15-21" 40159 Azalea ‘Kathy Ann’ — (Girard) [Mid, -10°F, Medium] This is a cross between two unknown azaleas. It has large, white, slightly ruffled flowers. The plant is semiupright with attractive foliage. A must have! 15-21" 40041 Azalea ‘Kazan’ — (Satsuki) [Late, -5°F, Dwarf] Gardeners and bonsai artists alike seek this favorite for its splendid foliage and flowers. A slow grower, ‘Kazan’ is spiked with heavy stems which carry heart shaped, waxen leaves. In May ‘Kazan’ blooms showy 1-2" small lobed flowers in hues of salmon-pink with red-violet throats. A young bloomer, these flowers can appear on a plant as small as 1". 6-10" Azalea kiusianum — See Rhododendron Species section. 40074 Azalea ‘Ko kinsai’ — (Satsuki) [Mid, -5°F, Low] This unusual azalea features straplike spidery flowers with deep red-orange centers fading to salmon at the edges. Dense branches hold narrow leaves on this slow grower. Favored in Japan, it’s an exceptional plant for bonsai. 6-10" NEW 40023 Azalea ‘Koromo Shikibu’ — (R. macrosepalum) [Mid, -15°F, Low] This spreader is distinguished by its light green, hairy leaves which take on a red tinge in winter. Fragrant flowers are lavender with rose-violet flecks and dark tips. Straplike petals, measuring ½'' in width and 1½'' in length, provide a nice contrast to the broader lobed flowers of most azaleas. 6-10" 40723 Azalea ‘Leslie’s Purple’ — (Girardi) [Mid, -10°, Semidwarf] Syn. Girard’s Purple. A nice plant with flowers of a strong purple-red with darker spotting. Flowers have graceful wavy edges. 6-10", 10-15" NEW 40544 Azalea ‘Linda Jean’ — (Greenwood) [Mid, -5°F, Low] Deep purple pink 3'' double, hose-in-hose flowers with no stamens that makes a nice show on rounded broad plants. 6-10" 40123 Azalea ‘Linda R’ — (Satsuki) [Late, -5°F, Low] A sport of ‘Eikan’, similar in the dense plant habit and large flowers. The blossoms, however, are soft shell pink. The flat-faced, ruffled flowers have the appearance of delicate, translucent china. 10-15" 40071 Azalea ‘Lorna’ — (Gable) [Mid, -5°F, Low/Medium] A cross of ‘Caroline Gable’ and ‘Louise Gable,’ ‘Lorna’ features double hose-in-hose blooms that are flushed rose-pink with red-violet undertones. A low growing spreader, it reaches 2-3' in height. Try this beauty in group plantings! 6-10", 10-15" 40025 Azalea ‘Louise Gable’ — (Gable) [Mid/Late, -5°F, Low/Medium] Still considered one of Gable’s finest, this stately late May bloomer effuses semidouble flowers colored medium pink with a darker blotch. Its spreading, dense habit and height of 3' render it excellent for use in borders. 6-10", 10-15" Azalea ‘Macrantha’ — See Azalea ‘Osakazuki’. NEW 40091 Azalea ‘Martha Hitchcock’ — (Glenn Dale) [Mid, -15°F, Medium] Deservedly a top-rated Glenn Dale hybrid, ‘Martha Hitchcock’ bursts into splendor early to mid-May. 3" bicolor flowers have magenta margins and white centers, chartreuse flecks dot the throats, becoming rich violet as they cross into the margins. Strong shoots often produce purple flowers; however, these same lateral shoots will give flowers of the correct color pattern thereafter. Broad and spreading, it reaches 4'. Stunning! 15-21" 40029 Azalea ‘Mother’s Day’ — (Kurume) [Mid, -5°F, Medium] A hybrid of ‘Hinode-giri’, ‘Mother’s Day’ was awarded a Horticultural Commendation by the R.H.S.: "...with their clean lines, pure color, and texture heavier than most, these flowers have substance." Two inch, "hose-in-hose" to semidouble blooms are rose-red, with slightly darker spotting in the throat, which adds depth rather than contrast. 6-10" Azalea ‘Mount Seven Star’ — See Rhododendron Species section. 40212 Azalea ‘Nancy of Robin Hill’ — (Robin Hill) [Late, -5°F, Low] Elegant! That describes these 3", peony-like, semi to double, hose-in-hose flowers. The base color of tinted pink blends to deeper pink tones at the throat, accented by deep pink-purple flares that peek out from the folded double petals. A very nice plant to put in front of larger rhododendrons as only reaches about 20". 6-10" 40174 Azalea ‘Nico Red’— (Parentage unknown) [Mid, -20°F, Low] Red blooms with deep pink undertones blanket this compact plant midseason. Sometimes referred to as ‘Nico,’ we agree with those who tag it ‘Nico Red.’ Truly unique as well as being one of the most hardy evergreen azaleas. 6-10", 15-21"40173 Azalea ‘Nocturne’ — (Glenn Dale) [Early/mid, -5°F, Medium] This opus recalls the colors of sunset’s finale: deep purple-scarlets infuse the petals and deepen in the corolla, while red-orange tubes streak the outside of the flower. These beauties measure 3" across. Habit is broad and spreading. 6-10" Azalea obtusum var. amoenum — See Rhododendron Species section. NEW 40122 Azalea ‘Orange Sherbet’ — (Kurume) [Mid, 0°F, Dwarf] Double, 2-3", yummy orange-red blooms cover this dainty azalea mid-May. It reaches only about 1'x1½'. 6-10" NEW 40189 Azalea ‘Osakazuki’ — (R. indicum) [Late, -5°F, Low] In the Macrantha group. This old cultivar blooms heavily in waves of deep salmon-pink. Flowers feature dark corollas. In Japan, specimens over 100 years old reach 9' across. In 10 years it mounds to 2'. Wonderful! 6-10" NEW 40240 Azalea ‘Peach Fuzz’ — (Reid) [Late, Med.] This plant must get its name from an optical effect. The pretty pink semidouble flowers cause temporary blindness, with their ruffly beauty. Overall a very nice addition to any garden. 10-15" 40035 Azalea ‘Pearl Bradford’ — (Glenn Dale) [Late, -5°F, Medium] Broad and spreading to 2-4' high, ‘Pearl Bradford’ does best in afternoon shade. In June, 3" flowers unfold in hues of rose-pink, accented with blotches comprised of distinct Tyrian purple dots. 6-10", 10-15" 40075 Azalea ‘Pearl Bradford’ Sport — (Glenn Dale) [Late, -5°F, Dwarf] This petite azalea is the result of a ‘witches’ broom’—an abnormal growth of closely bunched, slender twigs at the end of a branch—on ‘Pearl Bradford.’ This azalea has yet to be named. Although it is slow to flower, the flowers do resemble those of ‘Pearl Bradford’. Compact and dense in foliage and habit, it would be perfect for bonsai or in any planting where small scale and slow growth is desired. 6-10"40241 Azalea ‘Pink Clusters’ — (Mezitt) [Mid-Late, -10°F, Low] This azalea of kiusianum parentage, graces the spring with clusters of bright blended pink flowers that are lightly spotted with magenta with 10 to 12 flowers in its small truss. Think of a great pink kiusianum with a fuller truss! 6-10'' NEW 40245 Azalea ‘Purple Dragon’ — (Nuccio) [Mid, -0°F, Medium] If you believe in dragons, you will believe this is purple! By whatever color or name, this is a unique and delightful flower form and color. Its petals have been transformed into many petaloides that are cut to the base and are spotted and shaded with a dark blue pink to a medium pink and then a light pink on each petaloid. Puff would wear such a flower. 6-10" 40037 Azalea ‘Purple Splendor’ — (Gable) [Mid, -20°F, Low/Medium] Much requested ...and here’s why: fringed, hose-in-hose orchid-purple flowers with darker spotting in the throats smother the plant in May. It is spreading in habit. Quite splendid! 6-10", 10-15" 40225 Azalea ‘Red Fountain’ — (Rokujo) [Late, -10°F, Dwarf] This azalea comes alive with wavy, 1¾'' flowers saturated in deep, red-orange tones and deeper red spotting. A compact grower with an excellent color burst in the garden or borders. 15-21"40031 Azalea ‘Red Wing’ — (Belgian) [Late, -5°F, Medium] Syn. ‘Redwings’. Hose-in-hose ruffled 3" blooms blanket this popular azalea in rich, vivid fuchsia rose hues. Habit is upright, to 4-6'. Subtle, yet distinctive. 6-10", 10-15"Azalea ‘Rosaflora’ — Syn. for R. indicum ‘Balsaminiflora’. See listing in Rhododendron Species section. 40120 Azalea ‘Renee Michelle’ — (Girard) [Mid/Late, -10°F, Low] Hardy and beautiful! Blooms showcase large, deep pink flowers marked by light red flecks, which in turn, accentuate the flowers’ rounded, ruffled lobes. Even when not in bloom, this pleasing plant’s dark green leaves provide interesting texture. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21" 40182 Azalea ‘Roehr’s Peggy Ann’ — (R. kaempferi) [Late, -5°F, Low] Creamy pastel pink to white centers yield to light rose-purple margins on these 2" hose-in-hose blooms. Flowers are further graced by flecks of matching rose-purple, and chartreuse pistil and stamens add the illusion of a pale lime eye deep in the corolla. Maintains a compact form. Gorgeous! 6-10", 15-21" 40040 Azalea ‘Rosebud’ — (Kurume) [Mid, -5°F, Low] True to its name, ‘Rosebud’ displays blooms whose shell pink tones and double, hose-in-hose structure recall the classic beauty of roses. A slow grower, this tidy azalea is characterized by spreading growth. 6-10", 10-15" Azalea ‘Rukizon’ — see Azalea ‘Kazan’. NEW 40096 Azalea ‘Sagittarius’ — (Glenn Dale) [Mid, -5°F, Low] Large, single flowers of 3" span. They are warm pink with a slight salmon undertone and distinctive rose dots in blotch. 6-10" NEW 40086 Azalea ‘Sakuragata’ — (Satsuki) [Mid, 0°F, Medium] The name means Cherry Blossom Shape. This variety has large wavy lobes with white centers and deep pink to rich purplish pink borders. 6-10" NEW 40546 Azalea ‘Sara Holden’ — (Robin Hill) [Late, -5°F, Low] White with sectors flushed with light to deep pink. Very floriferous and a very nice form to the flower. 6-10" NEW 40208 Azalea ‘Sekidera’ — (Mucronatum) [Mid, 0°F, Medium] A touch of pink blushes large, frilled blooms, then eventually fades, creating a translucent white backdrop for a sprawling mosaic of red flecks. Spreading in habit. Terrific in the understory of trees or as a focal point in the garden. 15-21" 40240 Azalea ‘Shannon’s Dwarf Pepper’ —(Girard) [Mid, -15°F, Dwarf] This cute sport of "Girard’s Hot Shot" is a tight, compact plant with tiny leaves and flowers. It is a very heavy bloomer just covering itself in tiny, single chili pepper red flowers! Special. 6-10" 40042 Azalea ‘Sherwood Orchid’ — (Kurume) [Mid, -5°F, Medium] Syn. ‘Sherwoodi’.Midseason flowers reveal a unique palette: from afar, they glow a deep magenta with rose undertones. Upon closer scrutiny, they fade in subtle streaks toward the corolla, presenting a red-orange flare dotted with blood-red flecks. 6-10" 40008 Azalea ‘Silver Sword’ — (Girard) [Mid, 0°F, Medium] Yew green leaves laced white the edges are the hallmark of this year round delight. Blooms dark rose-purple with darker veins radiating from the corolla feature frilly waved lobes and a 2½'' span. In fall, leaves take on a red tinge. ‘Silver Sword’ brightens any shady corner. 3-6" $9.95, 6-10" 40046 Azalea ‘Stewartstonian’ — (Gable) [Early, -20°F, Medium] A sun tolerant hybrid, ‘Stewartstonian’ displays lush red 2" blooms that, in the light, appear blood orange. Winter foliage deepens to wine red, rendering it excellent for color in the winter garden. Excellent for bonsai, as well. 6-10" 40733 Azalea Sugar and Spice™ — Syn. ‘Melle’ [-10°F, Low] What delicious topping for the eyes! This variety has dark green foliage on a compact plant. Flowers are double, medium-light pink with deep pink stripes. What a great show in spring for your front walk or foundation beds. 6-10" 40138 Azalea ‘Sylvester’ — (Kurume) [Mid, -5°F, Low] Composed of 5 single, rounded elongated lobes, clear pink flowers with dark rose corollas. Foliage is medium green and habit is low and spreading. Interplant with low growing rhododendron hybrids with complementary bloom colors for a finely textured evergreen garden. Such colors will distinguish ‘Sylvester’s’ elegantly simple blooms. 3-6" $9.95 40214 Azalea ‘Tenino’ — (Greenwood) [Late, -5°F, Low] Double, 3" hose-in-hose lavender-rose flowers with deep rose flecking on this hybrid. A cross between ‘Purple Splendor’ and ‘Helen Close.’ Compact and spreading. Interplant ‘Tenino’, ‘Tara’ and ‘Royal Robe’ for a beautiful lesson in genetics! 6-10" 40734 Azalea ‘Texas Pink’— (Weston) [Mid, -20°F, Dwarf] Wavy edged, dark pink flowers abound on this mound shaped delight! They stand out against dark green foliage which changes to red-orange in the autumn, holding fast if the plant receives protection from wind. 10-15" 40044 Azalea ‘Tina’ — (Greenwood) [Early, -5°F, Dwarf] The 1½'' hose-in-hose blooms have translucent creamy pink margins and a darker pink corolla. A compact, rounded habit achieves a height of 1' and a width of 1½'. 6-10" 40047 Azalea ‘Treasure’ — (Glenn Dale) [Early, -5°F, Medium] This top 18 Glenn Dale hybrid sports pink buds which open to reveal white 4" flowers that feature pale peach-yellow flecks in the throats and upper lobes and the suggestion of pink on the margins. A vigorous grower, it achieves a broad and spreading habit to 5' high. Delicate and charming! 10-15" 40157 Azalea ‘Twenty Grand’ — (Leach) [Mid, -5°F, Medium] Semidouble 2" blooms with broad lobes display hues of red-violet pink with salmon undertones. Spreading in habit, it grows 3-5' in height. 6-10", 10-15", 15-21" 40162 Azalea ‘Unsurpassable’ — (Girard) [Mid, -15°F, Medium] Of unknown parentage, this hybrid offers wavy, moderately deep pink flowers measuring 2". Broad and dense in habit. 10-15", 15-21" 40049 Azalea ‘Vuyk’s Scarlet’ — (Vuykiana) [Mid, -5°F, Low] This hybrid is distinguished by its prolific bright scarlet flowers with violet undertones and wavy lobes. Glossy, dark green foliage clothes this plant’s spreading habit. 10-15" 40050 Azalea ‘Ward’s Ruby’ — (Kurume) [Mid, 10°F, Low] Considered to be one of the best true reds, and rightly so. The color is pure, rich red, and the flowers have no spots or flares to detract from the continuity. Even the stamens are ruby red! The plant displays unusual and attractive burgundy foliage in winter. Does best in milder winter areas. A real jewel!! 3-6" $9.95 40051 Azalea ‘White Rosebud’ — (Kehr) [Mid, -5°F, Low] Like ‘Rosebud’, ‘White Rosebud’ is named for its form. Buds shaped like rose buds open into a profusion of 2" white blooms with chartreuse throats. Numerous ruffled, overlapping lobes complete the effect. ‘White Rosebud’ has interesting, pale green new foliage. 6-10", 15-21" 40708 Azalea ‘Zelma’ — (Satsuki) [Mid-Late, -5°F, Low] Foliage on this azalea is rounded at the tip and heavily veined. This compact purple azalea likes full sun. Plant it where its brilliant fall foliage will show to advantage. 10-15" Return to
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