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Zone: 4
NORTHERN HI-LIGHTS DECIDUOUS AZALEA
Azalea exbury 'Northern Hi-Lights' is commonly referred to as Northern Hi-Lights Azalea or Northern Hi-Lights Rhododendron. It is a Northern Lights hybrids developed by the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in 1994 for its cold hardiness and compact habit. This hardy, easy to grow deciduous Azalea features fragrant flowers that emerge creamy white with elegant accents of yellow on its petals that appear on bare stems in mid-spring. Attractive, mildew-resistant, green narrow leaves turn a showy burgundy red in fall.
Northern Hi-Lights thrives in full to partial sun in rich, acidic, humusy, evenly moist, well-drained soils. It will not tolerate poor drainage. It is ideal for mass plantings, shrub borders and woodland gardens.
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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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