Azalea x 'The Robe' ~ The Robe Azalea

Azalea x 'The Robe' ~ The Robe AzaleaThe Robe Azalea is a dense reblooming evergreen hybrid shrub with rare variegated dark green leaves and creamy white edges. Heavy blooms of fuchsia pink flowers begin mid spring and rebloom throughout the season. A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well drained soils. Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors. Type: Shrub Height: 3' 4' Spread: 3' 4' Spacing: 4 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 (hardy to 10F)

The Robe Azalea is a dense reblooming evergreen hybrid shrub with rare variegated dark green leaves and creamy white edges.  Heavy blooms of fuchsia pink flowers begin mid-spring and rebloom throughout the season.  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 roots from drying out. Keep away from drip lines of the walnut family. Acidify soils as needed (PH range of 5 to 6.5) Southern climates with excessive humidity are more prone to powdery mildew, twig blights, and rust.  Azaleas are prone to many diseases and pest problems, but the proper environment and care should negate most of them.

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

COMPANION PLANTS: Astilbe, Gardenia, Hydrangea

IMAGES: Photo by edgeplot, Variegated Rhododendron, (2) Photo by Nessdizzle, What type of Azalea is this?

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