Dutchess of Cypress Azalea |
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Ericaceae Rhododendron Duchess of Cypress |
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Grows In | Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F through Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F |
Sun Exposure | Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Dappled Light / Filtered Sun |
Soil Drainage | Well Drained |
Resistent To | Heat |
Flower Color | Pink, White, Light Pink |
Blooms | Spring Blooms |
Foliage Color | Dark Green |
Average Height | 2' to 3', 3' to 4' |
Average Width | 3' to 4' |
Attracts | Hummingbirds, Visual Attention |
Duchess Of Cypress Azalea is a moderate growing shrub that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 6A through 9B. It matures to an average height of 2 feet to 4 feet and an average width of 3 feet to 4 feet, depending on climate and other environmental factors. It prefers growing in a location that provides morning sun with afternoon shade or filtered sun and grows best when planted in loam, clay or silt soil that is well drained. In the spring Duchess Of Cypress Azalea produces pink, white and light pink flowers. The foliage is dark green in color. It attracts hummingbirds and visual attention and is resistant to heat.
Duchess Of Cypress Azalea can be useful in the landscape along woodland borders, in mass plantings, in foundation plantings, in containers or planters, around decks, swimming pools, and other outdoor living areas, as an accent, under a shade tree, in landscape beds or islands, to accentuate entryways or in small groupings and also in theme gardens or cottage gardens.
Noteworthy Characteristics
The Duchess of Cypress Azalea is spectacular in more than one way. The 2-3 inch multi-colored soft pink-fuchsia-white flowers are not only eye catching, but pleasantly scented as well. Mixes well when planted with white Azaleas or Camellias.
Uses
Excellent for use in groupings, woodland shade gardens, flowering shrub borders, natural hedge, mass plantings, home foundation plantings, container gardens, asian theme gardens, and cottage gardens,
Culture & Care Tips
Azaleas prefer a well draining, moist and acidic soil rich in organic matter. With the exception of Southern Indica and Encore Azaleas, most azaleas prefer some shade or filtered sun during the hottest part of the day. Follow the links below for expert planting and care tips.
How To Plant An Azalea Shrub
How To Prune Evergreen Azalea Shrubs
How To Fertilize And Water Azalea Shrubs
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