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Dr. Jim Ballington

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SWEET REWARD™ Pink

Azalea

Rhododendron x

'NCB193'

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Bright pink Sweet Reward Pink azalea flowers with a yellow-orange throat and green foliage. Sweet Reward Pink azalea in a landscape with bright pink flowers and green foliage. close-up of several Sweet Reward Pink azalea flowers with orange throats
  • Colorful flowers
  • Fragrant
  • Native
Description

Sweet Reward azaleas are far from your typical selection: not only are they hardy, but these native azaleas light up spring with large, vivid globes of pink flowers and incredible fragrance. You – and everyone else in the vicinity – will love the rich, spicy-floral fragrance of Sweet Reward Pink azalea. It all makes for a wonderful spring show in the garden as well as in the garden center, with a bloom perfectly timed for prime shopping season. Developed by NCSU’s Dr. Jim Ballington from North American native species. 

USDA Zone
5 - 8 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
3-6'
Width
3-6'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

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, 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, Pink flowers, Green foliage

Features: Fragrant, 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, Pink flowers, Green foliage