Azalea Prize - Live Plants - Pink/Red Flowering Rhododendron Shrub

Year-round, green foliage adds to the lavish reddish-purple bloom during the spring. This moderately fast grower reaches heights of 4-5 feet. It is used for hedge, screen, and accent. It is essential to frequently water newly planted azaleas due to their shallow root systems. The amount of water necessary should equal one inch of rain per week. Pruning helps maintain an attractive look while inducing branching for seasonal blooming. This semi-dwarf Kurume variety is a winner for the garden! It tolerates a little more sun and has a dense-compact growing habit. Pretty red flowers appear occasionally throughout the year, but, it blooms most profusely in the spring. ‘Prize’ has exceptionally dark green leaves creating the perfect background for the abundant ‘frilly’, semi-double bright cherry red blooms. Easy-to-care evergreen shrub with a shallow root system making it an excellent choice for a foundation hedge, container or patio planting. Prize requires ample water and performs best in semi- to deep shade. Like all Azaleas, Prize prefers semi shade, and will even do well in planting locations with mostly shade.