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Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA

PERFECTO MUNDO® Double Pink

Azalea - Reblooming

Rhododendron

'NCRX3'

PP#32,819; CBRAF

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Close up of the light pink blooms of Perfecto Mundo Double Pink reblooming azalea "} Close up of a light pink Perfecto Mundo Double Pink reblooming azalea bloom Buds and blooms of Perfecto Mundo Double Pink azalea
  • Improved rebloomer
  • Lacebug resistant
  • Improved hardiness
Description

Everything you want in an evergreen azalea: showy, pure pink, double blooms for weeks in spring, late summer, and fall, improved hardiness, and handsome foliage. That's why we call Perfecto Mundo azaleas "the total package." Another outstanding innovation from Dr. Tom Ranney of NCSU. 

USDA Zone
5b - 9 (-15°F/-26.1°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2 - 3'
Width
2 - 3'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Spring, summer-fall
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Moist, acidic soils with high amounts of organic matter.

Pruning

Prune or trim after spring bloom to encourage new growth and more abundant rebloom.

Uses

Mass plantings; edging; low hedge; foundation planting; specimen.

Growing Tips

At its best when sited in filtered sun all day. Hardy to USDA zone 6b with protection; has survived winters in zone 6a but with significant damage. Benefits from mulch.

  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week February 28, 2019: Perfecto Mundo™ azalea
  • Grower Sheet: Perfecto Mundo™ Double Pink Rhododendron Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Perfecto Mundo® Rhododendron Spec Sheet
  • Tag: Perfecto Mundo™ Double Pink Rhododendron Tag
  • Benchcard: Perfecto Mundo™ Double Pink Rhododendron Benchcard
  • Spec Sheet: Perfecto Mundo® azalea spec sheet

    • Features: Attracts pollinators, Compact, Disease resistant, Evergreen, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Reblooming

    Filters: Botanical genus: Rhododendron, Common name: Azalea - Reblooming, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Pink flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Attracts pollinators, Compact, Disease resistant, Evergreen, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Reblooming

    Filters: Botanical genus: Rhododendron, Common name: Azalea - Reblooming, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Bloom time: Summer, Bloom time: Fall, Pink flowers, Green foliage