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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

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') — As cooler temperatures arrive in the fall
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
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') — purple flowers in the garden
Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — large ruffled flowers up to 3 inches across
Purple Splendor Azalea (Azalea 'Purple Splendor') — shrub for half or shade

Photograph: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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