Azalea, Johanna Red #3
$3999
AZALEA ‘JOHANNA RED’
Rhododendron ‘Johanna Red’
- Height: Typically grows 2–3 feet tall in cooler regions
- Spread: Spans about 3–4 feet wide
- Spacing: Plant 3–4 feet apart for best coverage
- Growth Rate: Moderate
Description
Azalea ‘Johanna Red’ is an evergreen variety admired for its bright, fiery-red blooms that appear in mid to late spring, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Its glossy, dark green foliage may take on deeper hues of burgundy or bronze in colder weather, providing multi-season interest. Though part of the Rhododendron family, this hybrid is not native. With its compact habit, it is well-suited for foundation plantings, borders, or containers, provided the soil is acidic, well-drained, and consistently moist.
General Care
- Sunlight: Thrives in partial shade, ideally 3–4 hours of filtered or morning sun each day.
- Soil: Prefers rich, acidic soil with dependable drainage; amend dense soils with organic matter.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, especially during blooming and dry spells. Avoid letting the soil dry out fully.
- Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of organic mulch to help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
- Pruning: Lightly prune immediately after flowering to shape and maintain healthy growth.
Azalea ‘Johanna Red’ delivers a lively burst of color in cooler climates, offering a manageable size that fits nicely into a variety of landscape designs.
