Azalea 'Sherwood Orchid'
Azalea Sherwood Orchid
Description
Popular, smaller growing azalea with dense small leaves and a profusion of blooms mid to late spring. Does best in half sun.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Lavender, Violet
Flower Season
Spring, Constant
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Ranch, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Standard
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.