Pure white blooms in early spring emerge on this vigorous, upright, compact evergreen shrub. Hardy, handsome, glossy green foliage take on a pleasant yellow fall color. The most recognized of all the white azalea. Use in foundation planting, a flowering screen in semi-shade, or in a naturalized setting.
More About Azalea 'Delaware Valley White'
- The most recognized of all white azaleas.
- Maintains a low growing habit.
- Single specimen, foundation or short border hedge.
- Excellent choice for a moon garden.
Azalea Growing and Maintenance Tips
Planting: Azaleas prefer partial shade or dappled sun with well-drained, acidic soil. Avoid planting in hot, dry locations with direct afternoon sun or reflected sunlight. For a formal sheared hedge planting 2 to 3 feet apart is recommended. When a natural hedge is preferred space 3 to 4 feet apart.
Watering: Avoid over or under watering
Fertilizing: In the spring after the last frost, fertilize with a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer for acid loving plants.
Pruning: After the flowers finish blooming, you can remove the dead flowers and seed heads and trim the plant. Avoid trimming after July 1 because it will remove flower buds that would bloom the following season. Trimming anywhere along the stem can encourage new growth.
Height: 3 Feet
Spread: 5 Feet
Spacing: 3-5 Feet
Hardiness Zone: 5-8
Azalea 'Delaware Valley White' Characteristics
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Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Soil Moisture: Average Water
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Attributes: Low Maintenance, Mass Planting, Evergreen
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Foliage Color: Green
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Habit: Mounding
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Season of Interest (Flowering): Spring
