Fashion Azalea
Rhododendron indicum 'Fashion'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 4-6 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun - Partial Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-drained, acidic soil |
| Soil pH | 4.5-6.0 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Elliptic (Oval tapering ends) |
| Foliage colour | dark green to medium green with glossy texture |
| Bloom | vibrant pink and white, creamy yellow blossoms in clusters atop long stems |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Evergreen |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | stem cuttings or layering preferred for best results, root division in early spring |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Humans & Pets |
| Edibility | Toxic |
| Companions | Ferns, Hostas, Camellias |
Where it came from
| Grower | Lowe's |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Lowe's |
Care
prefer partial shade; consistent moisture without waterlogging is key to avoid fungal diseases
Maintenance
Prune after flowering season
Cleanup
after flowering season remove spent blooms; annual cleaning helps prevent disease spread
Notes
Fashion is a highly prized hybrid azalea known for its dense growth habit and profuse spring blooming, often utilized in foundation plantings or bonsai.