Name: Azalea Karen
Brand: GoBuyPlants
SKU: 67103
Price: 61.75 USD
Availability: InStock

Enjoy dependable spring color and rich burgundy fall foliage with an azalea known for exceptional cold hardiness. Karen Azalea forms an upright mounded evergreen shrub with narrow dark green leaves. Heavy clusters of lavender-purple flowers open in spring, followed by brilliant burgundy foliage as temperatures cool.

Growing Guide

Sun Exposure: Part Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
Mature Height: 2 feet–4 feet
Mature Width: 3 feet–5 feet
Spacing: 4 feet
Soil: Acidic, rich, well-drained soil
Water Needs: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Rhododendron 'Karen'
Common Name: Karen Azalea
Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub
Bloom Color: Purple
Season of Interest: Spring, Fall, Year-Round
Foliage: Evergreen
Growth Habit: Upright and Mounding
Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Key Features

Rich lavender-purple spring flowers
Excellent cold hardiness
Burgundy fall foliage
Evergreen structure
Upright mounded habit
Attracts pollinators

Landscape Uses

Foundation plantings
Woodland gardens
Mixed shrub borders
Cold-climate landscapes
Pollinator gardens

Planting & Care Tips

Plant in acidic, rich, well-drained soil.
Provide partial sun and regular moisture.
Mulch to help protect the shallow roots.
Prune after flowering if shaping is needed.

Companion Plants

Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie'
Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'
Camellia sasanqua 'Shishi Gashira'

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

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Size

3 GALLON

Plant Size at Shipment: (15" x 18")

Quantity

Georgia Grown

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Estimated Shipping Time: Your order may ship immediately, however most orders ship in 1-2 business days (we do not ship on weekends) from date of purchase. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.

If you ordered more than one plant, you will receive multiple shipments. This is to get your plants to you as soon as possible. However, shipping schedules can change due to unforeseen events, such as unpredictable weather. We appreciate your patience.

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