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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

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') — Preferring well-drained, acidic soil, it's hardy to Zone 4; densely-branched shrub reaching 2-3 ft in

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — each measuring around 1 to 1.5 inches across.<br><br>This azalea variety is particularly hardy

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — densely-branched shrub reaching 2-3 ft in height and width; with leaves that are a lustrous dark green

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — shrub for half or shade

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — shrub with violet blooms

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — This low-maintenance gem offers fantastic fall foliage color

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — making it an ideal choice for your landscape design

Photograph: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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