Rhododendron x 'Fashion' ~ Fashion Azalea

Rhododendron x 'Fashion' ~ Fashion AzaleaFashion Azalea is a compact reblooming evergreen shrub with an upright growth and dark green leaves that turn burgundy in winter. Abundant fiery red orange flowers bloom throughout spring and have a smaller bloom again in fall. A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun, particularly in hot climates, with acidic rich, well drained soils. Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors. Type: Shrub Height: 2' 5' Spread: 2 5 Spacing: 3

Fashion Azalea is a compact reblooming evergreen shrub with an upright growth and dark green leaves that turn burgundy in winter.  Abundant fiery red-orange flowers bloom throughout spring and have a smaller bloom again in fall.  A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun, particularly in hot climates, 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: Rhododendron, Liriope,  Japanese Maple

IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Rhododendron Fashion 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Azalea x Fashion 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Famartin, 2020-05-07 12 50 17 Fashion Azalea blooming along Tranquility Court in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia, CC BY-SA 4.0

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