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Everest Azalea

Azalea 'Everest'

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Overview

Everest Azalea ('Rhododendron' 'Everest') is a compact evergreen shrub, reaching up to 3 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width at maturity. Celebrated for its generous clusters of pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers, it blooms prolifically in late spring. Ideal for small gardens or as part of a border, it thrives in well-drained, acidic soil and partial shade. Hardy in USDA Zones 6-9, it offers year-round interest with minimal maintenance.

Sun Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 6–11Climate Temperate
Everest Azalea (Azalea 'Everest') — Everest Azalea ('Rhododendron' 'Everest') is a compact evergreen shrub
Everest Azalea (Azalea 'Everest') — reaching up to 3 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width at maturity

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
6–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Everest Azalea (Azalea 'Everest') — Everest Azalea ('Rhododendron' 'Everest') is a compact evergreen shrub
Everest Azalea (Azalea 'Everest') — reaching up to 3 feet in height and 3-4 feet in width at maturity

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