Azalea Perfecto Mundo Dbl White PW 3g

Azalea Perfecto Mundo® Double White 

Description:
Azalea Perfecto Mundo® Double White (Rhododendron x 'NCRX5') is a revolutionary reblooming azalea, delivering months of pure, elegant double white blooms. This compact, evergreen shrub flowers first in spring on old wood, then after a brief rest, bursts into a second (and sometimes third) round of blooms from mid-summer through fall, continuing until frost. The large, papery double flowers shine against deep green foliage, and the plant’s neat, rounded habit fits perfectly in borders, foundation plantings, containers, or as a specimen. Bred by Dr. Tom Ranney of NCSU, this Proven Winners® variety is also resistant to lace bugs, ensuring healthy, vibrant growth with minimal effort.

Plant Characteristics:

• Botanical Name: Rhododendron x 'NCRX5' USPP 33,900

• Common Name: Perfecto Mundo® Double White Azalea

• Type: Evergreen flowering shrub

• Mature Height: 2.5–3 feet

• Mature Spread: 3–4 feet

• Growth Habit: Compact, mounded, rounded

• Foliage: Medium to deep green, evergreen

• Flower Color: Pure double white

• Bloom Time: Spring (on old wood), reblooms mid-summer to frost (on new wood)

• Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade

• Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic (will not thrive in alkaline soils)

• Water Needs: Moderate; water weekly during establishment

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 6b–9 (choose a protected spot and mulch well in zone 6b)

• Maintenance: Low; prune only after spring bloom to encourage rebloom

• Resistances: Lace bug resistant, disease resistant

• Wildlife: Attracts pollinators and butterflies

• Uses: Borders, edging, foundation plantings, mass plantings, specimen, containers

Care Tips:

• Plant in acidic, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.

• Fertilize in early spring and after spring bloom with a rose or azalea fertilizer.

• Prune lightly after spring flowering to encourage new growth and more rebloom.

• Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots.

• Water regularly during establishment and dry periods.

• In colder climates (zone 6b), plant in a sheltered spot and mulch well for winter.

Enjoy months of pure white, double blooms and lush evergreen foliage with Azalea Perfecto Mundo® Double White-the reblooming azalea that brings elegance and ease to any landscape!