Rhododendron 'Holden' ~ Holden Azalea

Rhododendron 'Holden' ~ Holden AzaleaHolden Azalea is a vigorous compact evergreen hybrid shrub with dark leaves and a upright mounding habit. Its large clusters of lightly fragrant pink flowers open shell pink with a lighter throat and red spotting that deepens to a richer shade or magenta rose as it matures in mid spring. A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well drained soils. Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors. Type: Shrub Height:

Holden Azalea is a vigorous compact evergreen hybrid shrub with dark leaves and a upright mounding habit.  Its large clusters of lightly fragrant pink flowers open shell pink with a lighter throat and red spotting that deepens to a richer shade or magenta rose as it matures in mid spring.  A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well-drained soils.  Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Moderate water needs, properly drained soils is a must to avoid root rot.  Mulch helps to keep roots from drying out. Keep away from drip lines of the walnut family. Acidify soils as needed (PH range of 5 to 6.5) Southern climates with excessive humidity are more prone to powdery mildew, twig blights, and rust.  Azaleas are prone to many diseases and pest problems, but the proper environment and care should negate most of them.

LANDSCAPE USES:   Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Mahonia, Higan Cherry, Camellia

IMAGE: Katja Schulz, Azalea 'Robin Hill Congo' (Robin Hill) - Flickr - treegrow, CC BY 2.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown