Azalea 'Red Bird'
Azalea Red Bird
Description
This evergreen shrub grows 4' x 4' and needs regular to abundant water. It produces red, ruffled flowers in mid spring and has medium green foliage. It prefers afternoon shade in hot, inland areas.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.