Gumpo Pink Azalea - Azalea x 'Gumpo Pink'

Azalea Gumpo Pink is a dwarf, late-blooming evergreen hybrid shrub with dense twiggy branches and small leaves. Azalea Gumpo Pink produces large, ruffled light pink flowers that begin blooming in late spring and last for about two months. This versatile azalea performs best in partial sun and thrives in acidic, rich, well-drained soils. Azaleas are excellent pollinator and butterfly attractors, making Azalea Gumpo Pink a beautiful choice for foundation plantings, borders, and mixed shrub beds.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Moderate water needs, properly drained soils is a must to avoid root rot.  Mulch helps to keep roots from drying out. Keep away from drip lines of the walnut family. Acidify soils as needed (PH range of 5 to 6.5) Southern climates with excessive humidity are more prone to powdery mildew, twig blights, and rust.  Azaleas are prone to many diseases and pest problems, but the proper environment and care should negate most of them.

LANDSCAPE USES:   Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Plantation Lily, Azalea, Hydrangea

IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Rhododendron Gumpo Pink 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Rhododendron Gumpo Pink 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown