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Mezitt Family
Weston Nurseries, Hopkinton, MA, USA

‘Weston’s Pink and Sweet’

Azalea

Rhododendron

'Weston's Pink and Sweet'

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Close up of potted Weston's Pink and Sweet azalea with pink flowers accented by yellow
  • Native
  • Fragrant
  • Summer blooming
Description

A slow-growing azalea with extremely fragrant flowers in early summer. Upright mounded habit with mildew resistant deciduous foliage that turns purple-red in fall.

Awards
American Rhododendron Society Proven Peformer
USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
5 - 6'
Width
5 - 6'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
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