Species evergreen azalea
white-peach flowers with white filaments, brown anthers, and lime-green leaves

evergreen azalea

Rhododendron 'Delaware Valley White'

Evergreen Azalea (Rhododendron 'Delaware Valley White') is an upright, dense, deciduous shrub that produces clusters of fragrant white blooms in the summer months. It has glossy, deep green foliage that is attractive all year long. Its abundant white blooms last for several weeks in full sun, and the blooms turn to an attractive light pink once they have been pollinated. It requires minimal maintenance, making it an ideal choice for maintaining a beautiful garden with minimal effort. The Evergreen Azalea is an excellent choice for those looking for a low-maintenance, fragrant addition to their garden.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

part shade,full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,white

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Poisonous To Pets:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Evergreen azaleas should be watered once every week to 10 days. The soil should be kept moist, but not saturated. Water should be applied at the base of the plant, avoiding wetting the leaves to prevent diseases. If the temperature rises above 75F, water more frequently and use room temperature or lukewarm water. If the area is particularly dry or windy, water more often.

sunlight

Evergreen Azalea (Rhododendron 'Delaware Valley White') prefers full to partial sun, approximately 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. It is important to avoid intense afternoon sun as this can scorch its foliage leading to leaf burn or other damage.

pruning

Evergreen azaleas (Rhododendron 'Delaware Valley White') should be pruned in the early spring, just as new growth is beginning to appear. Pruning too early in the fall can damage new buds and cause poor or deteriorated flowering. Prune the evergreen azalea by removing 1/3 of the oldest stems down to the ground while leaving a few old stems with the longest flower stems. This will help promote branching and an overall pleasing shape. It is also important to not over-prune the plant, as this will cause the plant to become leggy.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Rhododendron 'Delaware Valley White' typically starts flowering in April.

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