Azalea x 'Trouper' ~ Trouper Azalea

Azalea x 'Trouper' ~ Trouper AzaleaTrouper Azalea is a compact evergreen hybrid shrub with a dense habit and small rich green foliage. The tight clusters of glowing orange red flowers bloom from late spring into summer. A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well drained soils. Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors. Type: Shrub Height: 4' 5' Spread: 4' 5' Spacing: 4 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Part Sun Bloom Color: Red Season of

Trouper Azalea is a compact evergreen hybrid shrub with a dense habit and small rich green foliage.  The tight clusters of glowing orange-red flowers bloom from late spring into summer.  A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well-drained soils.  Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors.

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:  Mahonia, Higan Cherry, Camellia

IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Rhododendron Trouper 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Gerry Brush, Azalea, (3) Smabs Sputzer (1956-2017), Red Flowers

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown