Azalea 'QUIET THOUGHTS' swamp azalea (Viscosum group)
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
1,3-1,5m
usual width
1,3-1,8m
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. Quiet Thoughts is a great zen-like name for a zen-looking variety. I must admit it is my top favourite swamp azalea producing medium-sized, coral pink flowers with golden orange flare. They open in late May and continue flowering for about 3 weeks. 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. Quiet Thoughts azalea was bred by E.V.Mezitt from Massachusetts, USA.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 28-05-2017
