| Rhododendron 'Elsie Lee' |
USDA Zone: 5-8 |
Elsie Lee Azalea is covered in stunning clusters of lightly-scented pink trumpet-shaped flowers with lavender overtones, white throats and a red blotch at the ends of the branches from mid to late spring before the leaves. It has green deciduous foliage. The glossy narrow leaves turn an outstanding yellow in the fall.
Clusters of pink blooms with lavander highlights, some semi or double, cover this azalea in mid to late spring; a compact rounded shrub with attractive leaves that progress to yellow in the fall; needs highly acidic and organic soil that is well drained.
Elsie Lee Azalea is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
Companion Plants: Japanese Maple, Pieris,; Astilbe, Fern, Fountain Grass;, Bleeding Heart
Bloom Time: Spring
Fragrant
Common Name: Evergreen Azalea
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| More About Elsie Lee Azalea |
| Height: 3-5 ft |
Spread: 4-5 ft |
Flower Colour: Pink / Lavender Shades |
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Elsie Lee Azalea does best in full sun to partial shade. You may want to keep it away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in winter to protect it in exposed locations. You don’t need to prune Azaleas, but pruning after they are done blooming can help encourage a bushier growth and renew an older plant. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
