Karen Azalea

What a gorgeous plant to spice up your landscape! You'll definitely notice the bold Karen Azalea (Rhododendron x 'Karen') blooms in early spring. They'll cover the bright green new foliage completely in full bloom.

One of the most cold-hardy of the dependable Gable Hybrids developed by Mr. Joseph Gable, the Karen Azalea is a broadleaved evergreen that features bright, pinky purple blooms. Each 1-2-inch blossom is a double "hose-in-hose" style that really makes things pop.

If you have a Zen garden, add several Karen Azaleas around your meditation spot. You often see these springtime beauties paired with Bleeding Heart perennials. Because this plant thrives in partial share, add a few of these partner plants beneath a shaded canopy where you like to meditate or relax and read. Take time to appreciate the awesome beauty and intricacy of nature.

This striking plant could also really light up your entryway as a specimen plant. Your guests will love the Karen Azalea's welcoming and warm presence. Butterflies and hummingbirds buzzing through your garden adore the showy blooms, too!

This plant will need fast-draining, acidic soil for best performance. In nature, they grow in thin soil on mountain slopes. You can replicate these conditions in your landscape by creating a mound or raised bed about 18 inches tall. Adjust the soil with pine needle soil conditioner, peat moss, and perlite pellets.

When planting Karen Azaleas, "mound them up" when planting. Leave several inches of root ball visible above ground. Then carefully cover with a dense layer of pine mulch. Be sure the pine mulch doesn't touch the base of the stem.

If you want a plant you will fall head-over-heels for, try this plant. It's sure to become one of your favorites and fill your yard with voluminous blooms.

This is a high-demand variety, so please place your order today. No need to wait until next year!