Jeb Stuart Native Azalea is an upright native deciduous shrub that is part of the Confederate General Series which is noted for its larger fragrant flowers. Jeb Stuart has large clusters of deep pink flowers wit a yellow flag that bloom in late spring. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils. Improved heat tolerance and mildew resistance.
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Origins: |
R. austrinum x Exbury Hybrid |
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Height: |
8' - 10' |
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Spread: |
4’ - 6' |
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Spacing: |
5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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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, Coral Bells, Azalea
IMAGE: ЕгорЖуравлёв, From the life of Rhododendrons, CC BY-SA 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
