.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Tradition' Kurume Azalea Azalea 'Tradition' Description This compact evergreen shrub produces vibrant pink blooms in spring. Its dense foliage and rounded habit make it ideal for small gardens and containers. Suggested Uses Perfect for foundation plantings, garden borders, and container display. It also adds color to shaded landscapes and is excellent for attracting pollinators. Plant Details Botanical Name: Azalea 'Tradition' Common Name: Tradition' Kurume Azalea Size & Growth: 2-3 ft tall and wide, slow to moderate growth rate Hardiness Zones: 6-9 Foliage Type: Evergreen Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring Growth Rate: Slow to moderate Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Ferns, Hostas, Shade Trees Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose well-drained, acidic soil. Plant in spring or fall. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, well-drained soil. Soil Type: Acidic, organic-rich soil Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Light pruning after blooming to maintain shape. Winter Care: Protect with mulch in colder zones; minimal winter protection needed otherwise. Planting Depth: Plant so that the root ball is level with the soil surface. Fertilization: Use azalea-specific fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer. Special Care: Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.