Meet the Breeder
Dr. Tom Ranney
North Carolina, USA
PERFECTO MUNDO® Double Purple
Azalea - Reblooming
Rhododendron
'NCRX4'
PPAF; CBRAF
- Improved rebloomer
- Lacebug resistant
- Improved hardiness
Perfecto Mundo Double Purple azalea joins our series of high-performance, lacebug-resistant reblooming 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 lacebug resistance. Developed by Dr. Tom Ranney at NCSU.
USDA Zone 6b - 9 (-5°F/-20.5°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
General Care
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.
Features: Attracts pollinators, Compact, Disease resistant, Evergreen, Fall interest, Heat tolerant, Reblooming, New
Filters: Botanical genus: Rhododendron, Common name: Azalea - Reblooming, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 6, 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, New
Filters: Botanical genus: Rhododendron, Common name: Azalea - Reblooming, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Pink flowers, Green foliage