Rhododendron viscosum 'Millennium' ~ Millennium Swamp Azalea

Rhododendron viscosum 'Millennium' ~ Millennium Swamp AzaleaMillennium Swamp Azalea is a loosely upright native deciduous shrub that has small green foliage with silvery undersides. The abundant clusters velvety red buds open to fragrant deep reddish pink flowers that bloom for a month in spring. Deadheading spent flowers can extend the bloom season. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist to wet well drained acidic soils. Type: Shrub Origins: East N. America Coasts; GA Native Height: 4' 6' Spread: 3 5'

Millennium Swamp Azalea is a loosely upright native deciduous shrub that has small green foliage with silvery undersides.  The abundant clusters velvety red buds open to fragrant deep reddish-pink flowers that bloom for a month in spring.  Deadheading spent flowers can extend the bloom season.  Best grown in part sun and rich, moist to wet well-drained acidic soils.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  Mulch in winter.  Proper care and air circulation should prevent most pest and disease problems. Rhododendrons are susceptible canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whitefly. 
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Hydrangea, Azalea, Coral Bells

IMAGE: Chrumps, Rhododendron viscosum, CC BY-SA 4.0

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