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Zone: 5MT ST HELENS DECIDUOUS AZALEA
Azalea exbury 'Mount Saint Helens' is commonly referred to as Mount Saint Helens Girard Azalea or Mount Saint Helens Rhododendron. It is an exceptionally hardy deciduous Azalea with bright red buds in late spring to early summer that bear trumpet-shaped, multi-colored pink and orange flowers. Flowers attract birds, hummingbirds, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. It is a Girard hybrid that features attractive olive-green foliage that turns golden bronze in fall.
Mount Saint Helens Azalea thrives in full to part sun in rich, acidic, humusy, evenly moist, well-drained soils. It benefits from protection of strong winds that may damage the flowers. It is ideal for shrub borders, as a flowering hedge or foundation plantings.
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To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in full sun to partial shade - this type is significantly more sun-tolerant than evergreen azaleas. Ensure soil is acidic, well-draining, and rich in organic matter. Plant shallow - the top of the root ball should sit 1 to 2 inches above the surrounding soil level; never bury the crown. Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the first two growing seasons. Mulching: Apply 2 to 3 inches of pine needles or bark, keeping it away from the main stem. Note: This plant is deciduous; it will drop its leaves in late autumn. This is a natural dormant phase, not a sign of illness.
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