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Mezitt Family
Weston Nurseries, Hopkinton, MA, USA
‘Weston’s Millenium’
Azalea
Rhododendron
'Weston's Millenium'
- Native
- Fragrant
- Summer blooming
- Description
This upright, deciduous azalea produces dusty red flowers in early summer, and holds up well even in 90°F heat. The blue-green leaves have striking silvery undersides.
- USDA Zone
- 4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 4 - 5'
- Width
- 4 - 5'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Flower Color
- Red
- Foliage Color
- Green
- Liner Sizes
- 2 1/4"
General Care
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
Prefers fertile, well-drained, acidic soils. Fertilize in spring. Prune after flowering.Features: Attracts pollinators, Disease resistant, Fragrant, Native
Filters: Botanical genus: Rhododendron, Common name: Azalea, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Red flowers, Green foliage
Features: Attracts pollinators, Disease resistant, Fragrant, Native
Filters: Botanical genus: Rhododendron, Common name: Azalea, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Red flowers, Green foliage