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Azalea Red Bird

Azalea 'Red Bird'

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Overview

Azalea 'Red Bird' is a vibrant semi-evergreen shrub, standing 3-5ft in height with a similar spread. Esteemed for its profuse red flowers, which adorn the plant in spring, complementing its lustrous green leaves. Prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained acidic soil. Hardy in zones 6-9, its compact growth makes it an ideal choice for accenting borders or creating mass plantings in residential or commercial landscapes.

Sun HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Azalea Red Bird (Azalea 'Red Bird') — Azalea 'Red Bird' is a vibrant semi-evergreen shrub, standing 3-5ft in height with a similar spread
Azalea Red Bird (Azalea 'Red Bird') — Esteemed for its profuse red flowers, which adorn the plant in spring, complementing its lustrous green leaves

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Azalea Red Bird (Azalea 'Red Bird') — Azalea 'Red Bird' is a vibrant semi-evergreen shrub, standing 3-5ft in height with a similar spread
Azalea Red Bird (Azalea 'Red Bird') — Esteemed for its profuse red flowers, which adorn the plant in spring, complementing its lustrous green leaves

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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