Azalea Silver Sword

Variegated white and silvery green evergreen foliage looks amazing year round but does especially well as a backdrop for the extremely bright and vivid pink flowers that bloom from mid-late spring. An exceptional specimen, and looks quite striking when planted in mass plantings and woodland gardens or margins. 

Full sun - part shade. Acidic, humusy, moist, well-draining soil. Plant protected area.  Zone 6-9.

Attracts pollinators.

Consider planting in raised beds if planting in clay soil. 

Apply mulch to protect roots by maintaining soil moisture and temperature. 

To lower soil acidity, apply sulfur or iron sulfate. To increase soil acidity, apply limestone or lime. 

'Blooms on old wood - prune immediately after flowering. Remove spent blooms as practical.