Azalea 'KARMINDUFT' swamp azalea (Viscosum group)
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
1,3-1,8m
usual width
1-1,8m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
May-June
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
5 (down to -29°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Swamp azaleas are a unique species of deciduous azalea of North American origin. These azaleas offer later flowering and extremely fragrant flowers. Karminduft was bred by Hans Hachmann and produces medium sized, deep carmine red, sweetly scented flowers. They open in late May and continue flowering for about 3 weeks. Its leaves are smaller than on other deciduous azaleas, broadly elliptic, rich green.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 richer flowering and growth dead-head where possible. Hardy to about -29°C (USDA zone 5).
Last update 02-06-2015
