| Rhododendron 'Stewartstonian' |
USDA Zone: 5-8 |
Stewartstonian Azalea is blanketed in stunning clusters of lightly-scented tomato-orange trumpet-shaped flowers at the ends of the branches in mid spring before the leaves. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The glossy narrow leaves do not develop any appreciable fall colour.
A dazzling variety covered in smallish yet abundant hot red flowers in spring over glossy dark green semi-evergreen foliage; absolutely must have well-drained, highly acidic and organic soil, use plenty of peat moss when planting
Stewartstonian Azalea is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
Bloom Time: Spring
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fragrant
Low Maintenance
Companion Plants: Japanese Maple, Pieris,; Astilbe, Fern, Fountain Grass;, Bleeding Heart
Common Name: Evergreen Azalea, Girard's Evergreen Azalea
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| More About Stewartstonian Evergreen Azalea |
| Height: 3-4 ft |
Spread: 3-4 ft |
Flower Colour: Orange Shades |
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Stewartstonian 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. Stewartstonian Azalea makes a fine choice for the outdoor landscape, but it is also well-suited for use in outdoor pots and containers. It can be used either as 'filler' or as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, depending on the height and form of the other plants used in the container planting. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. 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. |
