Azalea Hershey Red - 3 Gal

Azalea 'Hershey Red'

Description:
Azalea 'Hershey Red' is a stunning evergreen shrub celebrated for its vibrant cherry red, hose-in-hose blooms that blanket the plant in mid to late spring. With a compact, rounded habit and lush deep green foliage, this azalea brings year-round beauty to gardens and landscapes. Its flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, while its evergreen leaves provide structure and color even in winter. Perfect for borders, woodland gardens, containers, and as a colorful hedge.

Plant Characteristics:

• Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Hershey’s Red'

• Common Name: Azalea Hershey Red

• Type: Evergreen shrub

• Mature Height: 3–6 feet

• Mature Width: 3–6 feet

• Growth Habit: Rounded, upright, and mounding

• Foliage: Deep green, broad, evergreen leaves

• Flower Color: Vivid cherry red, double blooms (hose-in-hose)

• Bloom Time: Mid to late spring; occasional rebloom in summer and fall

• Light Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sun; morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal

• Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic soil

• Water Needs: Water regularly until established; prefers evenly moist soil

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9

• Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

• Uses: Borders, hedges, mass plantings, containers, woodland gardens, foundation plantings

• Maintenance: Prune after flowering to shape and encourage new blooms; fertilize in early spring with acid-loving plant food

Special Features:

• Showy, long-lasting red blooms

• Evergreen foliage for year-round interest

• Compact size, ideal for small gardens and containers

• Deer resistant and low maintenance