
Azalea ‘Karen’
Azalea - Karen
An evergreen Azalea producing an abundance of wavy, hose-in-hose lavender-pink flowers. Blooms midseason. Dark green foliage turns burdungy in fall. Vigorous, growing 4′ high and wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Zone | 4, 5 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Part Sun |
Origin
Parentage unknown. Bred by Joseph Gable of Pennsylvania.
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.
