Royal Azalea is an upright rounded deciduous shrub with large deep green foliage that turns an outstanding orange-red in fall.  The clusters of large flushed white to blush pink flowers that bloom in late spring attract butterflies.  A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well-drained soils.  Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Moderate water needs, properly drained soils is a must to avoid root rot.  Mulch helps to keep the shallow roots from drying out.  Acidify as needed - tolerates neutral soils better than most azalea. Clip spent flowers as soon as practical. Rhododendrons and azaleas are susceptible to many insect and disease problems, however a healthy plant in the proper environment with proper care should have limited problems.

LANDSCAPE USES:   Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Azalea , Japanese Maple, Camellia

IMAGES: Anneli Salo, Rhododendron schlippenbachii Kuningataratsalea C IMG 3208, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Qwert1234, Rhododendron schlippenbachii 3, CC BY-SA 3.0, (3) Agnes Monkelbaan, Hortus Haren (Groningen) 20-04-2025. (actm.) 15, CC BY-SA 4.0, (4) Salicyna, Rhododendron schlippenbachii 2019-04-20 1684, CC BY-SA 4.0, (5) Salicyna, Rhododendron schlippenbachii 2019-04-20 1685, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.