Azalea ‘Cannon’s Double’
Azalea - Connon's Double
Deciduous. A stunning double flowering array of creamy-yellow flowers with pinkish tips! June flowers are lightly scented and are bright coral-red in bud. Leaves emerge with a bronzish tinge, maturing to dark green by summer and transitioning to bronzy-red in the fall. Grows 5′ high by 4′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 5 |
Origin
Hybrid seedling of Azalea 'Corneille' and Azalea 'Cecile'. Bred by Clifford Cannon of the USA in 1970.
Special Notes
Exposure: Morning Sun, afternoon shade or all day filtered light. Protect from the hot mid-day sun. Protect from the prevailing winter winds, plant in a sheltered location.
Soil: A very acidic, moist but well draining soil is required. Avoid heavy compacted soils such as clay.
Maintenance: Selective pruning right after flowering in done. Dead-heading is recommended for increased flower production the following year.
Type: Exbury
