Azalea 'FRAMINGHAM' swamp azalea (Viscosum group)

Swamp azaleas are a unique species of deciduous azalea of North American origin. These azaleas offer later flowering and extremely fragrant flowers. Framigham is swamp azalea producing medium-sized, soft salmon pink flowers with golden yellow flare. They open very late, usually from late May until mid July. Their strong fragrance is notable from a distance of several meters and is lovely and sweet. Deciduous leaves are smaller than on other deciduous azaleas, broadly elliptic, and fresh green until autumn.

Swamp azaleas love damp soil and plenty of sun. The roots are shallow, spreading to sides in search for nutrients. Never plant them too deep. The soil has to be acidic (pH 4.5-5.5), rich in humus, cool and always moist. Ideal soil mixture is peat with lime-free, light garden soil topped with leaf-mould. For a nicer looking plant dead-head where possible. Hardy to about -29°C (USDA zone 5).

Last update 31-12-2019