Evergreen Shrub – Green Glow Azalea

Green glow azalea 

Botanical name: rhododendron ‘green glow’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 6 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 8-10 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: white

Bloom time: spring 

Growth rate: grows less than 6 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune during the winter months to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: borders, privacy screens, hedges, container plant, shade garden focal point

Special features: shade tolerant, double blooms, slow growing 

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow release, balanced all-purpose plant food once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: mountain laurel, hydrangea, pieris, hostas, ferns 

Toxicity level: highly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no