Deciduous Swamp Azalea 'Pink Mist' 3 Gallon

Rhododendron viscosum

Swamp Azalea is native to the eastern US, found in bogs, stream margins and wet lowlands. 'Pink Mist' features pink fragrant (musky clove) flowers in May to July after the leaves flush out. The plant offers a tall, upright yet rounded habit with green foliage throughout the growing season. Fall color may be yellow orange and purple if conditions are right. This species of azaleas prefer protected spots with some shade plus uniformly moist to wet soil but not prolonged standing water. Water well after planting; maintain 1" of water once a week the first year. Prune in spring immediately after flowering to control size, and remove stray shoots or damaged limbs anytime. Fertilize in early spring, mid-summer and fall with an acidic fertilizer. Follow label instructions. Mulch 2" to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature. Wrap in burlap or spray with Wilt-stop to protect from winter desiccation.

• Part Shade
• 3-5' h x 3-5' w
• Fragrant Flower
• Ohio Native