Rhododendron x kurume 'Mildred' ~ Mildred Azalea cottage garden IMAGES: Photos by Phillip Merritt

IMAGES: Photos by Phillip Merritt

When to Use:

Southern Lace is drought and disease resistant

Japanese Holly Ferns thrive in shade and slightly acidic

vase-shaped growth habit

Rhododendron x kurume 'Mildred' ~ Mildred Azalea cottage garden IMAGES: Photos by Phillip MerrittMildred Azalea is a low spreading evergreen shrub with dense emerald green foliage and a thick coating of purple flowers in spring as new growth emerges. The narrow dark green leaves have no fall color. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. Type: Shrub Height: 2' 3' Spread: 3 4' Spacing: 3. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Spring, Year Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low