Plant Azalea × 'Stewartstonian' where you can enjoy its bright spring color and year-round structure. This evergreen azalea forms a dense, spreading shrub with glossy green leaves that often take on reddish tones in colder weather, adding off-season interest. In mid-spring, clusters of vivid red to orange-red, funnel-shaped blooms light up woodland edges, foundation beds, and mixed shrub borders.

Give it moisture-retentive, well-drained, acidic soil rich in organic matter, and mulch to keep roots cool and evenly moist. Place it in part shade for best performance (morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal), though it can handle more sun with consistent moisture. Water during dry spells, especially the first year, and avoid letting the root zone dry out completely.

Prune only if needed, and do so right after flowering so you do not remove next year’s buds. Protect from harsh winter wind and hot afternoon sun in exposed sites. With the right siting and soil, this cultivar provides reliable bloom, tidy form, and attractive foliage for many seasons.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 60-72"
• Spread: 48-60"
• Evergreen: Yes

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