Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Azalea Pale Lilac
Many years ago I bought this azalea, called 'Pale Lilac' from Carlson's Gardens. I've used it, abused it, moved it through several gardens, whacked off pieces of it to start new plants, and it still thrives. It is the toughest shrub in the garden, and stone cold hardy, covered every year in blooms, whether it is in sun or shade; even when crowded by other shrubs, it still blooms. Photos for some reason just don't do this plant justice; it is way more gorgeous than the picture would indicate, reaching 6 feet in height and perhaps 7 feet across. The blossoms have a very faint fragrance individually, but with so many blooms, overall there is a nice fragrance. It spontaneously roots wherever the lower limbs touch the ground, so every year you can take a small plant or two. I wish I could tell you where to get one, but I never see it offered anymore. Why doesn't our K-Mart sell these instead of all the crap that won't survive our winter? It obviously has a lot of Poukhanense in it, but I think it's a bit larger and hardier.
// posted by IBOY @ 8:29 PM 
