Karens' Rhododendron, Rhododendron 'Karen', 'Karen' Rhododendron, 'Karen' Azalea, Early Midseason Azalea, Evergreen Azalea
Slightly fragrant and exceptionally cold-hardy, Rhododendron ‘Karens’ is a very eye-catching, dense, and compact, semi-evergreen Azalea. In mid to late spring, it bears abundant clusters of 3 to 4 large, open, funnel-shaped, rich reddish-purple flowers, up to 2 in. wide (5 cm), elegantly darker freckled. The foliage of elliptic, glossy, olive-green leaves takes on wine-red and coppery shades in fall and winter. A very reliable performer, this showy Azalea is tough and can withstand temperatures as low as -25ºF (-31ºC). It is said to tolerate neutral soils.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Rhododendron |
Common names | Rhododendron |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 60" (90cm - 150cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Rhododendron |
Common names | Rhododendron |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 60" (90cm - 150cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Tolerance | Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Rhododendron ‘Karens’ do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Rhododendron ‘Karens’ | N/A | Buy Plants |
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