Jessie Keith
Family
Ericaceae
Botanical Name
Rhododendron 'Aida'
Plant Common Name
Aida Azalea, Deciduous Azalea, Rustica Azalea
Special Notice
This entry has yet to be reviewed and approved by L2G editors.
General Description
Rhododendron ‘Aida’ is a spring blooming deciduous azalea. Its large flowers are tubular-funnel-shaped and double hose-in-hose which means it looks like two flowers stacked. The color is bright pink with a rose throat and dark spots. The foliage is medium green.
These azaleas have upright, rounded and open habits. The leaves are green, hairy and exhibit showy fall color in shades of yellow, orange and red. The colorful flowers appear before the foliage. Clusters of blooms emerge near the ends of the branches. Buds develop in the summer for flowers the following spring, so prune them shortly after blooming.
Azaleas prefer sites with partial shade and highly organic, acid soil that is evenly moist but well-drained. Plant them shallowly and mulch well to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. They prefer locations with warm summers, cool winters and do require some winter cold for good growth. Deciduous azaleas are popular for woodland gardens, shaded beds and borders.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8
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Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Plant Type
Shrub
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Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
3"-5" / 7.6cm - 12.7cm
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Width
3"-5" / 7.6cm - 12.7cm
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Upright/Erect
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Pink, Rose
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green
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Bark Color
Brown
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Double
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
No
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Showy Bark
No
