Rhododendron x carla 'Sunglow' ~ Sunglow Azalea

Rhododendron x carla 'Sunglow' ~ Sunglow AzaleaSunglow Azalea is a compact evergreen shrub with a low mounding habit and small but dense deep green foliage that takes on red tints as the weather cools. The clusters of intensely red pink flowers bloom in mid spring. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, well drained acidic soils. Carla hybrids have improved heat, humidity, drought, and cold tolerance, as well as improved root rot resistance. Type: Shrub Height: 4' 6' Spread: 4 5' Spacing: 5' USDA

Sunglow Azalea is a compact evergreen shrub with a low mounding habit and small but dense deep green foliage that takes on red tints as the weather cools. The clusters of intensely red-pink flowers bloom in mid spring.  Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, well-drained acidic soils.  Carla hybrids have improved heat, humidity, drought, and cold tolerance, as well as improved root rot resistance.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  Mulch in winter.  Proper care and air circulation should prevent most pest and disease problems. Rhododendrons are susceptible canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whitefly. 

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Hydrangea, Azalea, Coral Bells

IMAGES: Broadleaf Evergreens in the Mid-Atlantic and Upper South, Azalea 'Sunglow' hybrid with improved disease resistance

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.