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Compact Korean Azalea

Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta'

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Overview

The Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea poukhanense 'Compacta') is a diminutive, densely-branched shrub reaching 2-3 ft in height and width. Admired for its vibrant spring purple-pink blossoms, it thrives in partial shade. Preferring well-drained, acidic soil, it's hardy to Zone 4. This low-maintenance gem offers fantastic fall foliage color, making it an ideal choice for residential foundations, rock gardens, and mixed borders where year-round interest is desired.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — with leaves that are a lustrous dark green
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — Admired for its vibrant spring purple-pink blossoms, it thrives in partial shade; though it appreciatesCompact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — The showstopper, however, is its bloomCompact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — The Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea poukhanense 'Compacta') is a diminutiveCompact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — is a prized specimen for its resplendent spring display and its manageable sizeCompact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — Admired for its vibrant spring purple-pink blossoms, it thrives in partial shadeCompact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — providing a dense backdrop that transitions into an attractive purple hue in the fall+24

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — with leaves that are a lustrous dark green
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — Admired for its vibrant spring purple-pink blossoms, it thrives in partial shade; though it appreciates
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — The showstopper, however, is its bloom
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — The Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea poukhanense 'Compacta') is a diminutive
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — is a prized specimen for its resplendent spring display and its manageable size
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — Admired for its vibrant spring purple-pink blossoms, it thrives in partial shade
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — providing a dense backdrop that transitions into an attractive purple hue in the fall
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — densely-branched shrub reaching 2-3 ft in height and width
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — Preferring well-drained, acidic soil, it's hardy to Zone 4
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — capable of withstanding climates in USDA Zone 4 through 8
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — all within a charmingly compact plant suited for small gardens or as a feature in larger landscapes
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — It thrives best in part shade to full sun
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — violet flowers in the garden
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — making it an ideal choice for residential foundations
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — This low-maintenance gem offers fantastic fall foliage color; is a prized specimen for its resplendent
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — and mixed borders where year-round interest is desired; shrub for half or shade
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — The Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea poukhanense 'Compacta') is a diminutive; preferring well-drained
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — emerging in mid to late spring
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — The Azalea poukhanense 'Compacta,' commonly referred to as the Compact Korean Azalea; and mixed borders
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — It favors acidic, well-draining soil and requires consistent moisture to establish a robust root system
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — though it appreciates protection from harsh afternoon rays which can scorch its leaves
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — making it an ideal choice for residential foundations; capable of withstanding climates in USDA Zone 4
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — The Azalea poukhanense 'Compacta,' commonly referred to as the Compact Korean Azalea
Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — and mixed borders where year-round interest is desired

Photograph: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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