Azalea ‘Western Lights’
Azalea - Western Lights
A deciduous Azalea which is similar to its parent ‘Orchid Lights’ but with larger flowers and thicker, more lush foliage. Wavy, clear pink flowers with a darker pink blotch are sterile and bloom late midseason. Green leaves turn burgundy during fall. Grows 3′ high by 3′-4′ wide in a 10 year period.
Additional information
| Exposure | Filtered Light, Part Sun |
|---|---|
| Zone | 4 |
Origin
Offspring of Azalea 'Orchid Lights' which was treated in vitro with colchicine. Introduced by Briggs Nursery, Washington in 2001.
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.
Not a true member of the Northern Lights series of Azaleas as it wasn’t bred at the University of Minnesota.
