Azalea x 'Martha Hitchock'
Martha Hitchock evergreen azalea
- Blooms April-May
- White blooms with purplish-red edged
- Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
- Rabbit resistant
- Category: Evergreen
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Height: 3-4 ft
- Spread: 3-4 ft
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades, White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
This upright deciduous shrub produces fragrant, whiteish-pink flowers in colorful bunches in early summer. Its striking bluish-green leaves with silvery undersides really show off well, especially when grouped in shade gardens. Heat tolerant.
Maintenance and Care
| • | Heat Tolerant |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Critter Resistance
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Azalea x 'Martha Hitchock'
Fertilize yearly with an organic fertilizer. Performs best in moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Prune immediately after flowering to control size and shape.