아잘레아 '스튜와츠토니안'

아잘레아 '스튜와츠토니안'

	과명 Ericaceae (진달래과) 속명 Rhododendron (진달래속) 전체학명 Rhododendron 'Stewartstonian' 추천명 아잘레아 '스튜와츠토니안' 이명 외국명

추천명변경: 철쭉 '스테와츠토니안' -> 아잘레아 '스튜와츠토니안'

A dazzling variety covered in smallish yet abundant hot red flowers in spring over glossy dark green semi-evergreen foliage; absolutely must have well-drained, highly acidic and organic soil, use plenty of peat moss when planting

http://plants.wasconursery.com/12120015/Plant/5694/Stewartstonian_Azalea/

Stewartstonian Azalea is a beautiful, showy shrub that makes any landscape bright and attractive. This easy-caring plant decorates gardens and landscapes with its lovely, orange-red flowers in the spring, and with its evergreen foliage during the cold months of the year. It is especially prized for its versatility – it can be used in various landscapes.  It works well as specimens in woodland gardens or containers, or as mixed borders or a hedge – it’s up to you to choose!

Stewartstonian Azalea is hybrid made by Joseph Gables, a semi-professional nurseryman and professional farmer, who had lived in Stewartstown, Pennsylvania. Hence the botanic name Rhododendron x Gable ‘Stewartstonian’. By crossing the different species of Azaleas, he made this wonderful specimen, that has kept its gorgeous appearance, but gained versatility and exceptional cold hardiness.

This hybrid Azalea is an evergreen shrub that enriches gardens and landscapes even during the winter, when glossy, dark green leaves become wine red. In the spring, the leaves become green again and the plant starts to bloom with showy, abundant clusters of a vivid dark orange or orange red flowers. Depending on the climate zone, the plant flowers from mid-March to early May. Stewartstonian Azalea can grow 3-5 feet tall and 4 feet wide, with a dense growing habit.

Azaleas belong to the Rhododendron genus of 500 to 900 species, but the human selection has resulted in a great number of hybrid cultivars. They are native to several continents including Asia, Europe, and North America.

https://www.gardenanalyst.com/ornamental/shrubs/stewartstonian-azalea-plant-care-guide/