Rhododendron kurume 'Hershey's Red' ~ Hershey's Red Azalea size-16-ft Franklin's Gem Boxwood an extremely

Franklin's Gem Boxwood an extremely compact

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Prune immediately as needed after flowering- flower buds start in summer

LANDSCAPE USES: Accent or Mass Plantings

creating a striking contrast

Rhododendron kurume 'Hershey's Red' ~ Hershey's Red Azalea size-16-ft Franklin's Gem Boxwood an extremelyHershey's Red Azalea is a rounded evergreen shrub with dense foliage and a thick coating of slightly fragrant bright red double flowers that bloom in mid spring. The narrow dark green leaves have no fall color. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. Type: Shrub Height: 4' 6' Spread: 4 6' Spacing: 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 Culture: Part Sun Bloom Color: Red Season of Interest: Spring, Year Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low