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R. (AZALEA) DECIDUOUS 'Admiral Semmes'
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Hybridized/Introduced By: Dodd & Dodd Parentage: ('Hotspur Yellow' X austrinum)
Description: The Confederate Series of deciduous azaleas was introduced by Dodd & Dodd Nurseries, Semmes, Alabama. An excellent large-flowered Exbury Azalea was crossed with the heat-tolerant, native Florida Azalea, R. austrinum, and the results are large-flowered, fragrant, heat tolerant cultivars. R. 'Admiral Semmes' was named after the famous Confederate Admiral Raphael Semmes whose record of 87 ships sunk or captured remains unbroken to this day. The plant bears beautiful medium yellow-flowers with deeper dorsal flares and pleasing fragrance in May. Very lustrous dark green leaves turn orange-bronze in fall. The handsome leaves are exceptionally mildew free.
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Plant Facts...
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub Native To: Southeast US Growing Zones: 5 - 9 Sun Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade Hardy To: -20°F Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained Soil Types/Tolerances: Sandy Loam Bloom Color: Yellow Bloom Season: Early Midseason (May 1st-14th) Foliage Color: Dark Green Habit: Vase Width: (at 10 years) 4 - 5 ft. Height: (at 10 years) 4 - 5 ft.
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