Pinkshell Azalea

Pinkshell Azalea is a beautiful and rare native deciduous azalea endemic to a small area of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, where it grows on boggy hillsides, stream banks, and acidic seeps at elevations above 3,000 feet — one of the most restricted native azaleas in the eastern United States, known from fewer than 20 natural populations. The delicate, five-petaled, light to deep pink flowers borne in early spring before leaf emergence have a distinctive butterfly shape lacking the long floral tube typical of most azaleas, making the blooms uniquely recognizable among native azalea enthusiasts and adding exceptional elegance to the spring garden. Among the hardiest of all native azaleas, surviving USDA Zone 4 winters with ease, Pinkshell Azalea is a superb choice for northern gardens seeking a spectacular, native spring-flowering shrub for moist, partially shaded spots. Plant in moist, acidic, humus-rich soil in partial shade with good air circulation; it requires reliable moisture and high humidity to perform well, especially in warmer zones. Спосіб посадки: Розмноження живцюванням Відстань між рослинами: 60–96 дюймів Висота: 60–120 дюймів Дні до схожості: 14–30 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 13–21°C

Pinkshell Azalea is a beautiful and rare native deciduous azalea endemic to a small area of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, where it grows on boggy hillsides, stream banks, and acidic seeps at elevations above 3,000 feet — one of the most restricted native azaleas in the eastern United States, known from fewer than 20 natural populations. The delicate, five-petaled, light to deep pink flowers borne in early spring before leaf emergence have a distinctive butterfly shape lacking the long floral tube typical of most azaleas, making the blooms uniquely recognizable among native azalea enthusiasts and adding exceptional elegance to the spring garden. Among the hardiest of all native azaleas, surviving USDA Zone 4 winters with ease, Pinkshell Azalea is a superb choice for northern gardens seeking a spectacular, native spring-flowering shrub for moist, partially shaded spots. Plant in moist, acidic, humus-rich soil in partial shade with good air circulation; it requires reliable moisture and high humidity to perform well, especially in warmer zones. Спосіб посадки: Розмноження живцюванням Відстань між рослинами: 60–96 дюймів Висота: 60–120 дюймів Дні до схожості: 14–30 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 13–21°C --- Час посадки: 0–4 тижнів spring Plant container-grown transplants in spring in moist, consistently acidic (pH 4.5–5.5), humus-rich soil in partial shade to light shade. Pinkshell Azalea requires reliable moisture and good air circulation and does not tolerate dry, alkaline, or compacted soils; it is most reliable in cool, high-humidity environments in Zones 4–7.