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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 5–9Climate Temperate
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

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

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

Classification

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') — 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') — is a captivating addition to any landscape design due to its vivid floral display and, image 27
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') — large ruffled flowers up to 3 inches across; offering a deep purple hue with a striking reddish-orange
Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — the Purple Splendor boasts spectacular; with a mid-spring flowering time, its lush foliage provides

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