Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Orangish-red double blooms make the Hershey Orange Azalea stand out during the spring. The 2-inch wide, trumpet-shaped flowers are showy individually but bloom in clusters for an even bigger and more impressive display. The Rhododendron 'Hershey's Orange' has ovate dark green leaves with a lustrous shine. The foliage transitions to a red hue during the fall and winter for continued color and visual interest.
This Azalea has a low, spreading growth habit with tiered branches. Include the Hershey Orange Azalea in beds, borders, or a large container. The short stature makes for a lovely low hedge to separate different outdoor areas or works well as a foundation planting. The double blooms attract pollinators. Grow the Hershey Orange Azalea in zones 7 through 10.
Hershey Orange Azalea Care
Plant the Hershey Orange Azalea in partial shade for best performance. A location that receives morning sun and afternoon shade is preferred. The soil should be fertile, moist, well drained, and acidic. Keep the soil damp but not saturated or dry. A thick layer of organic mulch will retain moisture and protect the shallow roots from extreme temperatures. Fertilize annually each spring for abundant springtime blooms.
Prune as needed after the flowers fade. The Hershey Orange Azalea has a pleasing natural shape, so pruning is not often necessary. Remove dead or damaged growth at any time.
Hershey Orange Azalea Spacing
The Hershey Orange Azalea reaches 2 to 5 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide. Space shrubs 3 to 5 feet apart to create a hedge or consistent planting.
Hershey Orange Azalea Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 7 to 10 (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 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 3 Feet
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Growth Habit
- , Clumping, Upright
- Water Needs
- Consistently Moist
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink, Orange, Red
- Flower Description
- Bright orange-red or salmon-orange
- 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 to red shades in fall
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Hershey Orange Azalea
- Also Known As
- Hershey's Orange Azalea
- Botanical Name
- Azalea 'Hershey's Orange'
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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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