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Mezitt Family
Weston Nurseries, Hopkinton, MA, USA

‘Weston’s Lollipop’

Azalea

Rhododendron

'Weston's Lollipop'

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Weston's Lollipop azalea in landscape with abundant pink on pink flowers
  • Native
  • Fragrant
  • Summer blooming
Description

Extremely fragrant, silvery-pink flowers set this summer blooming variety apart from others. Mildew resistant deciduous foliage takes on orange-red tones in autumn.

Awards
American Rhododendron Society Proven Peformer
USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
5 - 6'
Width
4 - 5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Pink
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

Woodland gardens; pollinator gardens; specimen; foundation plantings; mixed borders.

Growing Tips

Best in filtered light all day long, especially in warmer areas. May be deciduous in cold climates, semi-evergreen in warm ones.

Features: Attracts pollinators, Disease resistant, Fragrant, Native

Filters: Botanical genus: Rhododendron, Common name: Azalea, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage

Features: Attracts pollinators, Disease resistant, Fragrant, Native

Filters: Botanical genus: Rhododendron, Common name: Azalea, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage