Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The stunning, deep pink-purple blooms of the Amelia Rose Azalea will certainly add a pop of color when they open in spring. Producing elaborate double flowers, the Rhododendron indica 'Amelia Rose' as it is also known grows to around 6 feet tall over time. Dark green foliage provides the perfect backdrop for its blooms to shine.
The Amelia Rose Azalea is a vigorous grower that develops a rounded and upright habit. Low maintenance once established, it is a versatile shrub with a multitude of uses. Use it to form a hedge, create a mass planting, or decorate a container as a specimen shrub. It is considered winter hardy in zones 7 to 9.
Amelia Rose Azalea Care
The Amelia Rose Azalea provides the best floral display when it is grown in partial or dappled shade. In southern climates, shade from the harsh afternoon sun is advisable. Plant it in acidic, fertile, and free-draining, yet moist soil for optimal growth. Water frequently the first year; after it is established, supplement rainfall when the top inch of soil is dry. Applying an ericaceous fertilizer in late winter or early spring will help maintain plant health and promote blooming.
Minimal pruning apart from removing dead or damaged branches is required. However, you can lightly trim it to size after the first flush of flowers has faded in spring.
Amelia Rose Azalea Spacing
When fully grown, the Amelia Rose Azalea can reach 7 feet tall and wide. Space each plant around 6 to 7 feet apart for a defined outline or closer together for a continuous planting.
Amelia Rose Azalea Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 7 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Part Sun (3-6 Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 5-7 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 5-7 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Growth Habit
- , Clumping
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Hot pink, rose-like
- Bloom Time
- Mid-Spring
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Amelia Rose Azalea
- Also Known As
- Amelia Rose Azalea
- Botanical Name
- Azalea 'Amelia Rose'
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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