Azalea Little John
$34.00
Azalea Little John
Eye-catching purple-red foliage covers this symmetrically branched rounded shrub. Single burgundy-red blooms occasionally appear in spring. A colorful accent, valued for its colorful evergreen foliage. Works well in containers, or as a hedge or border plant. Provides excellent color contrast against green or gold-leaved shrubs.
Watering Needs:Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
Botanical Pronunciation:uh-ZAY-lee-uh
Plant type:Shrub, Rhododendron
Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen
Growth habit:Rounded
Growth rate:Moderate
Average landscape size:Moderate growing; reaches 6 ft. tall and wide.
Special features:Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Year-round Interest
Foliage color:Burgundy
Blooms:Prized for foliage; occasionally produces sporadic blooms in spring.
Flower color:Purple
Companion PlantsGardenia (Gardenia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Tree Fern (Alsophila, Dicksonia); Daphne (Daphne); Fatsia (Fatsia)
Care Information
Thrives in humus-rich, acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch. Feed with an acid fertilizer after bloom.Pruning time: spring after flowering.