{"product_id":"hershey-red","title":"Hershey Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eAzalea 'Hershey Red'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bold, eye-catching evergreen shrub that produces a heavy flush of vibrant cherry-red blooms each spring. Its unique “hose-in-hose” double flowers create a fuller, layered look that really stands out in the landscape. With a dense, mounding habit and rich green foliage year-round, it’s perfect for foundation plantings, hedges, or mass plantings in partially shaded areas. Reliable, low-maintenance, and packed with color, Hershey Red delivers that classic azalea look customers expect—with a stronger, more finished appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutA\" id=\"pageSummary\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMore About Azalea 'Hershey Red'\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvergreen shrub\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and maintenance free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble bloom\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle specimen, foundation or short border hedge, container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAzalea Growing and Maintenance Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAzaleas prefer partial shade or dappled sun with well-drained, acidic soil. Avoid planting in hot, dry locations with direct afternoon sun or reflected sunlight.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eAvoid over or under watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn the spring after the last frost, fertilize with a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer for acid loving plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAfter the flowers finish blooming in Spring, you can remove the dead flowers and seed heads and trim the plant. This will encourage new growth helping with the rebloom cycle in the Summer. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 4-6 Feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 4-6 Feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 5-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e'Hershey Red' Characteristics\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/span\u003e: Part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSoil Moisture\u003c\/span\u003e: Average Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAttributes\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eLow Maintenance, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMass Planting, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen, Foundation, Border\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHabit\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eMounding\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"attribute\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSeason of Interest (Flowering)\u003c\/span\u003e: Year round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hunterdon Tree \u0026 Shrub","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":49432688525552,"sku":"Hershey Red-1","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":49432688558320,"sku":"Hershey Red-2","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/5680\/9200\/files\/national-plant-network-shrubs-bushes-hd1830-fa_600.avif?v=1774368961","url":"https:\/\/hunterdontree.com\/products\/hershey-red","provider":"Hunterdon Tree \u0026 Shrub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}