Perfecto Mundo® Orange Azalea

Light Needs

Part Sun to Full Sun

(5+ Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

2.5 Feet

Mature Spread

3-4 Feet

Growing Zones

6 to 9

Azaleas are the perfect landscape shrub for home gardeners and Perfecto Mundo Orange Reblooming Azalea will make you a believer. Like traditional azaleas, Perfecto Mundo has the ability to bring you a full spring bloom time, and then, unlike traditional azaleas, after a brief rest period, Perfecto Mundo will rebloom in midsummer and continue until fall. Bright salmon orange colored blooms spring out in clusters at the end of the branches and literally cover the dark green glossy leaves. Native azaleas are a member of the Rhododendron family and traditionally do best in light dappled shade at the woodland edge. They are understory plants, living beneath larger trees and shrubs. Get ready, Perfecto Mundo breaks that traditional mold and also thrives in full sun, especially in the northern zones where the midsummer sun is not as intense.

Developed by Dr. Tom Ranney of North Carolina State University, the Perfecto Mundo Reblooming azaleas are hardy in Zone 6b to 9b, and in particular do best in the coastal 6b zone and warmer due to the less harsh winters. They are salt tolerant, and resistant to damage by lace bug infestations, a common pest that plagues azaleas. You can expect this lovely perennial shrub to grow to 30 inches tall and spread out to 48 inches wide. Azaleas are native to Asia, Europe and North America where they are deciduous, dropping their leaves in winter. Perfecto Mundo will be semi-evergreen, where its attractive dark green leaves remain on the shrub in all but the coldest winters. Use these highly versatile shrubs as container plants, specimen plants, borders and as foundation plants for a focal point in your landscape.

Perfecto Mundo® Orange Azalea Care

Locate a full sun location with a little afternoon shade for your new shrub. Dig a hole larger than the pot your azalea arrives in, loosening the soil up to 8 inches deeper and 24 inches wider than the pot. Plant them with the top of the soil in the pot level with the soil around it. These are not drought tolerant shrubs so develop a regular watering schedule. After planting, water two times a week until it is established, then water weekly, especially during dry periods. Azaleas need a loose well draining, humus rich soil. They do not tolerate heavy clay soils without some amendment and prefer an acid soil with a pH range of 4.5 to 6.0. Apply a rose fertilizer, either in granular form or a liquid, along the drip line of the shrub.

Perfecto Mundo Reblooming Azaleas bloom on old and new wood which gives it that desirable second flush of blooms in midsummer to fall. Although most azaleas do not need pruning, you will find that a light pruning only after the last blossoms fall in spring will promote new wood growth and this is what brings on the second flush of blooms. Mulch with compost, well rotted leaves or peat moss for winter protection of the root zone in colder regions.

Perfecto Mundo® Orange Azalea Spacing

As important as location is for azaleas, spacing is more so. Although these are compact growing shrubs, they will spread out farther than they grow tall so space your shrubs between 36 and 48 inches apart. If you are creating a hedge row with them, use the 36 inch spacing. If planting as a focal point in your landscape, consider planting an odd number, 1,3 or 5, etc. for the most attractive arrangement. Due to their compact growth habit and fibrous root system, Perfecto Mundo makes an excellent candidate for patio container planting. Choose a planter wide enough to support the wind load and keep the plant from tipping over.

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Variety	Flowers	Type	Mature Size	Why Choose It
Perfecto Mundo® Double Dark Pink Azalea	Deep saturated pink, double	Classic	2.5–3' H × 3–4' W	Rich pink color with full double flowers
Perfecto Mundo® Double Pink Azalea	Clear pink, double	Classic	2–3' H × 2–3' W	Balanced compact habit with classic pink flowers
Perfecto Mundo® Double White Azalea	Pure white, double	Classic	2.5–3' H × 3–4' W	Crisp white color with full double blooms
Perfecto Mundo® Orange Azalea	Bright salmon-orange	Classic	2.5' H × 3–4' W	Warm, unusual color on a low rounded plant
Perfecto Mundo® Double Purple Azalea	Deep purple, ruffled double	Classic	2.5–3' H × 3' W	Saturated purple color with ruffled double flowers
Perfecto Mundo® Red Azalea	Rich cherry red	Classic	2.5' H × 3–4' W	Strong red color on a compact rounded shrub
Perfecto Mundo® Epic Coral™ Azalea	Coral pink, extra large	Epic	3–4' H × 3–5' W	Oversized coral flowers and more landscape presence
Perfecto Mundo® Epic Pink™ Azalea	Bubblegum pink, extra large	Epic	3–4' H × 3–5' W	Huge pink flowers that nearly cover the plant
Perfecto Mundo® Epic Pink Carpet™ Azalea	Light pink with deeper markings	Carpet	1–2' H × 2–2.5' W	Low-growing choice for edging and front-of-bed color
Perfecto Mundo Fuchsia Carpet™ Azalea	Hot fuchsia pink	Carpet	Perfecto Mundo® Orange Azalea Plant Facts Growing Conditions Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones USDA Zones 6 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 Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun) Mature Height 2.5 Feet Mature Spread 3-4 Feet Growth Habit , Mounded Water Needs Consistently Moist Flowers & Foliage Flower Colors , Orange Flower Description Orange Bloom Time Spring to Fall Blooms On Both New and Old Wood ? "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 Lightly, right after the first flush of flowers Foliage Color Foliage Description Green Foliage Type , Evergreen Seasonal Interest , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Winter Interest, 3 Season Interest, 4 Season Interest Garden Benefits AttractsButterflies Bees ResistsPests & Insects Tolerates Safety FeaturesFoliage Interest Continuous or Reblooming Flowering Great ForBorders Edging Mass Planting Containers Container RoleFiller Plant Overview Common Name Perfecto Mundo® Orange Azalea Botanical Name Rhododendron x 'NCRX6' USPPAF, Can PBRAF Brand Proven Winners Plant Type Shrub Simple Plant Spacing Calculator Planting Shape Rectangle Circle Known Area Length (ft) Width (ft) Diameter (ft) Or enter radius below Radius (ft) Known Area (sq ft) Plant Spacing On-Center (in) Pattern Square (grid) Triangular (staggered) Fill edge gaps (max plants) Enter area to see results. Visual Preview Print / Save PDF Powered by SKU: AZAOR Container Sizes 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. Quart Pot 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 2.5 Quart 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 #1 Pot 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 #2 Pot 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 #3 Pot 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 #5 Pot 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 Learn more about container sizes. Best in Class Warranty We stand behind our plants with industry-leading guarantees to give you peace of mind. Arrival Guarantee We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days. Free 1-Year Plant Warranty Starting January 1, 2026 all bushes, perennials & trees purchased come with an extended 1-year warranty for added confidence. If your plant dies due to a health issue within a year, we’ll make it right. Learn more about our warranty Plants Shipping Now Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed. Shipping Destinations Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally. This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states. If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team! Close × Perfecto Mundo® Orange Azalea Related Categories ❮ ❯ Close × ! OK Cancel