Protected Series:
Zone: 4
ELSIE LEE HYBRID EVERGREEN AZALEA
Elsie Lee Azalea is an open multi-stemmed deciduous broadleaf evergreen shrub with an upright habit. It is a cross between Rhododendron 'Desiree' (seed parent) and Rhododendron 'Rosebud' (pollen parent) It features clusters of lightly fragrant, lavender-pink trumpet-shaped flowers with white throats and red blotches at the end of the branches. Flowers appear mid to late spring before the leaves. Its foliage is green in summer and turns a very showy yellow in fall.
Elsie Lee Azalea thrives in full sun to partial shade. It thrives in rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils.
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To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in acidic (pH 4.5-6.0), well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Plant shallow - the top of the root ball should sit 1 to 2 inches above the soil level; never bury the crown. Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Apply 2 to 3 inches of pine mulch, keeping it away from the stem. Ensure deep watering in late autumn before the ground freezes to prevent winter desiccation.
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