
Hershey's Red Azalea
Hershey's Red Azalea (Rhododendron 'Hershey's Red')Hershey's Red Azalea (Rhododendron 'Hershey's Red') is a compact evergreen azalea admired for its bright scarlet-red blooms and consistent performance in a variety of climates. A standout Kurume hybrid, this cultivar provides early-season color and holds its neat, mounding form year-round. With a reliable bloom set and vibrant hue, it's a popular choice for foundational planting, borders, and massing in landscape designs.Distinctive Features'Hershey's Red' typically grows 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, maintaining a low, rounded shape that fits well into formal and informal garden settings alike. Its small, deep green evergreen leaves offer year-round texture and color, while its vivid red single flowers appear in dense clusters during mid to late spring. The color holds well in sun and remains one of the truest reds available among azaleas.Growing Conditions Sun Exposure: Partial shade is ideal; tolerates full sun in cooler climates with