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Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA

PERFECTO MUNDO® Double Purple

Azalea - Reblooming

Rhododendron

'NCRX4'

PP#33,205; CBRAF

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  • Improved rebloomer
  • Lacebug resistant
  • Improved hardiness
Description

Perfecto Mundo Double Purple azalea joins our series of high-performance, total-package azaleas, bringing with it a show-stopping display double purple flowers. A standout performer in our trials, it has superb blooming in spring and fall, medium sized habit, and handsome foliage. Developed by Dr. Tom Ranney at NCSU.

USDA Zone
5b - 9 (-15°F/-26.1°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2.5' - 3'
Width
3'
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Spring
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.

  • Benchcard: Perfecto Mundo® Double Purple Rhododendron Benchcard
  • Grower Sheet: Perfecto Mundo® Double Purple Rhododendron Professional Grower Sheet
  • Tag: Perfecto Mundo® Double Purple Azalea tag
  • Spec Sheet: Perfecto Mundo® Rhododendron Spec Sheet
  • 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, 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, Pink flowers, Green foliage