Compact Korean Azalea

Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta'

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Overview

The Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea poukhanense 'Compacta') is a diminutive, densely-branched shrub reaching 2-3 ft in height and width. Admired for its vibrant spring purple-pink blossoms, it thrives in partial shade. Preferring well-drained, acidic soil, it's hardy to Zone 4. This low-maintenance gem offers fantastic fall foliage color, making it an ideal choice for residential foundations, rock gardens, and mixed borders where year-round interest is desired.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–9Climate Temperate

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — The Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea poukhanense 'Compacta') is a diminutive

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — The Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea poukhanense 'Compacta') is a diminutive

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — Preferring well-drained, acidic soil, it's hardy to Zone 4

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — Admired for its vibrant spring purple-pink blossoms, it thrives in partial shade

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — making it an ideal choice for residential foundations

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — This low-maintenance gem offers fantastic fall foliage color

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — The Azalea poukhanense 'Compacta,' commonly referred to as the Compact Korean Azalea

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Ericaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — densely-branched shrub reaching 2-3 ft in height and width

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — The Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea poukhanense 'Compacta') is a diminutive

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — Preferring well-drained, acidic soil, it's hardy to Zone 4

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — Admired for its vibrant spring purple-pink blossoms, it thrives in partial shade

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — making it an ideal choice for residential foundations

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — This low-maintenance gem offers fantastic fall foliage color

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — The Azalea poukhanense 'Compacta,' commonly referred to as the Compact Korean Azalea

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — and mixed borders where year-round interest is desired

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — making it an ideal choice for your landscape design

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — is a prized specimen for its resplendent spring display and its manageable size

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — with leaves that are a lustrous dark green

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — providing a dense backdrop that transitions into an attractive purple hue in the fall

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — The showstopper, however, is its bloom

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — emerging in mid to late spring

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — capable of withstanding climates in USDA Zone 4 through 8

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — each measuring around 1 to 1.5 inches across.<br><br>This azalea variety is particularly hardy

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — It thrives best in part shade to full sun

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — though it appreciates protection from harsh afternoon rays which can scorch its leaves

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — It favors acidic, well-draining soil and requires consistent moisture to establish a robust root system

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — all within a charmingly compact plant suited for small gardens or as a feature in larger landscapes

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — violet flowers in the garden

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — shrub for half or shade

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — shrub with violet blooms

Compact Korean Azalea (Azalea Poukhanense 'Compacta') — densely-branched shrub reaching 2-3 ft in height and width; with leaves that are a lustrous dark green

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