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Purple Splendor Azalea

Azalea 'Purple Splendor'

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Overview

'Purple Splendor' Azalea (Rhododendron 'Purple Splendor') is celebrated for its dramatic deep purple blooms with ruffled edges and striking red stamens. Flourishing in partial shade, this evergreen shrub achieves a mature size of about 4 to 5 feet tall and wide. With a mid-spring flowering time, its lush foliage provides year-round interest. Ideal for accent planting or massing in USDA zones 5-8, it requires acidic, well-drained soil.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — scientifically referred to as Azalea 'Purple Splendor'; ideal for accent planting or massing in USDA zones

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — With a mid-spring flowering time, its lush foliage provides year-round interest

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — scientifically referred to as Azalea 'Purple Splendor'

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — a slightly acidic soil with a pH between 4.5 and 6.0 is ideal

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — fostering healthy growth and vibrant displays season after season

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — spacing should be considered to allow each plant enough room to flourish

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — shrub with purple blooms

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–4 Ft.
Mature width: 3–5 Ft.

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Ericaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — scientifically referred to as Azalea 'Purple Splendor'; ideal for accent planting or massing in USDA zones

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — With a mid-spring flowering time, its lush foliage provides year-round interest

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — scientifically referred to as Azalea 'Purple Splendor'

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — a slightly acidic soil with a pH between 4.5 and 6.0 is ideal

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — fostering healthy growth and vibrant displays season after season

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — spacing should be considered to allow each plant enough room to flourish

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — shrub with purple blooms

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — Ideal for accent planting or massing in USDA zones 5-8, it requires acidic, well-drained soil

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — further enhancing its year-round interest.<br><br>When integrating the Purple Splendor Azalea into a

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — approximately 4 to 6 feet apart

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — This semi-evergreen shrub typically matures to a height of 4 to 6 feet with a similar spread

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — Ensure the location chosen offers partial shade to protect its delicate blossoms from the harsh afternoon

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — the Purple Splendor boasts spectacular

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — Flourishing in partial shade, this evergreen shrub achieves a mature size of about 4 to 5 feet tall and wide

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — the Purple Splendor boasts spectacular; with a mid-spring flowering time, its lush foliage provides

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — necessitating proper soil amendment to promote drainage

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — Ideal for accent planting or massing in USDA zones 5-8, it requires acidic, well-drained soil, image 25

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — the foliage may develop enticing reddish-bronze tones

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — offering a deep purple hue with a striking reddish-orange blotch

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — large ruffled flowers up to 3 inches across; offering a deep purple hue with a striking reddish-orange

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — is a captivating addition to any landscape design due to its vivid floral display and attractive foliage

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — With a mid-spring flowering time, its lush foliage provides year-round interest; as cooler temperatures

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — This semi-evergreen shrub typically matures to a height of 4 to 6 feet with a similar spread; spacing

Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — The bloom season commences in late spring

Photograph: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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