Nuccio's Wild Cherry Azalea

Light Needs

Partial Sun

(5-6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

3-4 Feet

Mature Spread

3-4 Feet

Growing Zones

7 to 9

The Nuccio's Wild Cherry Azalea is a springtime bloomer with an impressive floral display. Trumpet-shaped flowers are vibrant cherry red and have ruffled petals that add extra dimension. Dark red splotches on the interior of the uppermost petal provide a subtle detail and even more visual interest. The Azalea x satsuki 'Nuccio's Wild Cherry' is a broadleaf evergreen with ovate, dark green foliage.

This shrub has a natural mounded form that looks full without any pruning. Create a hedge or lovely flowering border around an outdoor entertaining area. Plant Nuccio’s Wild Cherry along a walkway or foundation wall to soften hard edges. This shrub is easy to maintain and does not require much attention once acclimated. Fragrant flowers appeal to pollinators like bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.

Nuccio's Wild Cherry Azalea Care

The Nuccio's Wild Cherry Azalea thrives in part sun with about 5 hours of sunlight per day. An area with morning sun and afternoon shade will set this shrub up for success. Water weekly or when the soil is dry. Spread organic mulch around the base to retain moisture and protect the shallow root system. Use an acidic fertilizer or a product intended for Rhododendrons annually in the spring.

Azaleas set flower buds the year before blooming, so prune after the flowers fade to avoid interfering with next year’s blooms. Wrap the shrub in landscape fabric for the first few winters when growing Nuccio’s Wild Cherry in the colder reaches of its growing zones.

Nuccio's Wild Cherry Azalea Spacing

The Nuccio's Wild Cherry Azalea grows 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. Plant shrubs 3 to 4 feet apart, center on center, when creating a continuous hedge.