- Bollywood azalea
Botanical name: rhododendron x ‘farrow’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 3 ft in height and 2 ft in width
Bloom time: spring
Hardy zone: zones 6-9
Flower color: pink
Foliage color: green/yellow/white
Growth rate: grows about 1 ft per year
Pruning instructions: deadhead and trim to maintain shape and size in the summer when the plant has finished flowering
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: great for butterfly gardens
Light needs: about 4 hours of sun per day
Special features: variegated leaves
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : apply a controlled release fertilizer for hollies and/or rhododendrons in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: clay or loamy soil
Companion plants: mountain-laurel, astilbe, daffodils, hydrangeas
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and extremely toxic for pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
