Rhododendron kurume 'Hershey's Orange' ~ Hershey's Orange Azalea

Rhododendron kurume 'Hershey's Orange' ~ Hershey's Orange AzaleaHershey's Orange Azalea is a rounded evergreen shrub with dense foliage and a thick coating of clear pinkish orange double flowers that bloom in mid spring. The narrow dark green leaves have no fall color. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. Type: Shrub Height: 2' 5' Spread: 3 5' Spacing: 4' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Part Sun Bloom Color: Orange Season of Interest: Spring, Year Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low

Hershey's Orange Azalea is a rounded evergreen shrub with dense foliage and a thick coating of clear pinkish-orange double flowers that bloom in mid spring.  The narrow dark green leaves have no fall color.   Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  Mulch in winter.  Proper care and air circulation should prevent most pest and disease problems. Rhododendrons are susceptible canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whitefly. 
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Hydrangea, Azalea, Coral Bells

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.