Azalea Renee Michelle

‘Renee Michelle' is a dense, mid-sized evergreen shrubs with proficient bloom clusters of 2-3 inch ruffled pink flowers that begin in early spring attracting butterflies.  A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well-drained soils.  ‘Renee Michelle' is more cold hardy taking temperatures as low as -10F.  Type:  Shrub Height:  2' - 4' Spread:  4' - 5' Spacing:  4’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  6 - 8 (hardy to -10F)  Culture:  Part Sun Bloom Color:  Pink Season of Interest:  Spring, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  A low maintenance plant.  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) Can use sulfur or iron sulfate to lower ph, and lime or limestone to raise PH.  Southern climates with excessive humidity are more prone to powdery mildew, twig blights, and rust. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Fern,  Japanese Maple, Gardenia  IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Azalea Renee Michelle 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown