Azalea ‘Rosy Lights’
Azalea - Rosy Lights
Part of the Northern Lights Series. An abundant blooming deciduous Azalea. Dark rosy-pink flowers are fragrant and sterile. Blooms late mid-season. Green leaves turn orange-purple during fall. Grows 4′-8′ high and wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 3, 4 |
Origin
Clonal selection from Azalea x kosterianum and Azalea prinophyllum. Bred in 1957 and introduced by Dr. Harold Pellett of the University of Minnesota.
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.
The Northern Lights series of Azaleas were bred at the University of Minnesota and are renowned for there extreme flower bud hardiness.
