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SWEET REWARD® Orange

Azalea

Rhododendron x

'NCB226'

PPAF

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Sweet Reward Orange azalea has bright orange flowers. Sweet Reward Orange azalea has bright orange flowers.
  • Colorful flowers
  • Fragrant
  • Hardy
Description

Sweet Reward Orange azalea is a plant that will get noticed for its incredibly bright orange flowers and delightfully sweet fragrance. It joins Sweet Reward Pink and Sweet Reward Coral azaleas in this series of hardy, deciduous azaleas with interesting habits, fresh, clean foliage, and superb flower color.

USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
3-6'
Width
3-6'
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Orange
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Cool, acidic soils with abundant organic matter and good drainage are required.

Pruning

Rarely needed; Prune after flowering if required.

Uses

Specimen; foundation plantings; mixed borders.

Growing Tips

Mulch to protect the shallow roots in summer and winter.

Features: Fragrant, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, New

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

Features: Fragrant, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, New

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