Care & Planting
- Plant in acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
- Site in morning sun with afternoon shade — dappled light is ideal.
- Keep roots cool and moist under 2–3 in. of mulch.
- Water regularly through the first full growing season.
- Avoid deep planting; set the root ball slightly high.
- Water: Moist
Native Range & Habitat
A selection of our native deciduous azalea, found growing wild along creek banks and open woods through the Southern Appalachians — right at home in East Tennessee gardens.
Good to Know
From the Athens, GA Botanical Garden