Evergreen Shrub – ‘Perfecto Mundo’ Red Re-blooming Azalea

‘Perfecto Mundo’ Red Re-blooming Azalea 

Botanical name: rhododendron ‘NCRX8’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 2-3 ft in height and 3-4 ft  in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 6-9 

Growth rate: grows 6-12 inches per year 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: red 

Bloom time:  spring, summer, fall 

Pruning instructions: lightly prune after first blooming season in the spring to encourage optimal blooms during the summer and fall 

Propagation methods: propagate with semi-new growth cuttings during the summer/early fall months 

Landscape use: borders, edging, foundation planting, focal point 

Special features: re-blooms multiple times from spring – fall, pest resistant, long-lasting blooms, attracts pollinators 

Light needs: 4-6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy, no more than 2 inches of soil should be dry during watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : fertilize 3 times a year at the end of each blooming period  with an acidic slow-release fertilizer

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: other azalea hybrids, camellias, liriope, boxwoods, pieris, hostas

Toxicity level: highly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no