Carolina Azalea Rhododendron – 100 Seeds

Grow a classic emblem of spring with our Carolina Azalea seeds. This beautiful heirloom Rhododendron is celebrated for its stunning clusters of pink to lavender, trumpet-shaped flowers that create a breathtaking display in the spring. The plant forms a handsome, rounded mound of dark green, evergreen foliage, providing year-round structure and beauty in the garden. Growing this elegant shrub from seed is a rewarding project for the patient gardener, resulting in a timeless addition to any woodland or shade garden.

⭐ What you'll love

• Beautiful clusters of classic pink to lavender flowers in the spring.
• Attractive, dark green evergreen foliage provides year-round interest.
• A compact, mounding shrub perfect for foundation plantings or woodland gardens.
• A rewarding project to grow this elegant native shrub from seed.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Carolina Azalea (Rhododendron carolinianum)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial Shrub
• Height: 3-6 feet
• Days to Maturity: 3-5+ years to first bloom
• USDA Zone: 5-9
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: For best results, start seeds indoors at any time in a sterile seed-starting mix.
• Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Do not cover.
• Germination: Keep soil consistently moist (but not soggy) and warm. Covering the pot with plastic wrap can help maintain humidity. Germination can be slow and sporadic.
• Light Requirement: Partial Shade.
• Soil: Requires moist, well-draining, acidic soil.

⚠️ Please note

Rhododendron seeds have a naturally low germination rate of about 40%. Best practice is to sow more seeds than you need to ensure success.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

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