Gumpo Pink Azalea is a dwarf late-blooming evergreen hybrid shrub with dense twiggy branches that have small leaves. Blooms of large ruffled light pink flowers begin late spring and last for two months. A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well-drained soils. Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Height:
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1' - 2'
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Spread:
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2’ - 3’
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Spacing:
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2’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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7 - 9 (hardy to 0०F)
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Culture:
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Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Pink
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Moderate water needs, properly drained soils is a must to avoid root rot. Mulch helps to keep roots from drying out. Keep away from drip lines of the walnut family. Acidify soils as needed (PH range of 5 to 6.5) Southern climates with excessive humidity are more prone to powdery mildew, twig blights, and rust. Azaleas are prone to many diseases and pest problems, but the proper environment and care should negate most of them.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Plantation Lily, Azalea, Hydrangea
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Rhododendron Gumpo Pink 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Rhododendron Gumpo Pink 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
