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Azalea kaempferi Mikado
Common Name: Mikado Azalea
Azalea kaempferi ‘Mikado’ is a vigorous semi-evergreen azalea prized for its vivid red spring flowers and exceptional cold hardiness. Blooming in mid spring, the single blooms open bright crimson-red with darker accents, creating a bold, high-contrast display that is especially effective in cooler-climate landscapes. The shrub forms an upright, spreading habit with medium green foliage that may hold partially evergreen in milder winters, providing dependable structure and strong seasonal color. Key features Width: 4–6 ft Height: 5–7 ft Flower color: Bright crimson-red with darker accents Bloom time: Mid spring Foliage: Medium green, semi-evergreen Form: Upright, spreading shrub Life cycle: Semi-evergreen shrub Growing conditions Sun: Full sun to part shade (best flowering with good light; afternoon shade in warmer areas) Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained; rich in organic matter Water: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil Hardiness: Zone Low: 4b Zone High: 8a Landscape use Cold-climate woodland gardens Mixed shrub borders Spring specimen plantings Mass plantings for bold color Notes One of the hardiest red-flowering azaleas available Excellent for northern gardens and exposed sites Mulch to protect shallow roots and maintain even moisture Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed Stronger sun tolerance than many evergreen azaleas
| Plant Type: | Broadleaf Evergreen, Flowering evergreen shrub |
| Width: | 4-6' |
| Height: | 5-7' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Zone: | 4 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Mid Spring |
| Landscape/Use: | Mass Planting, Accent Plant, Foundation Plant, Border |
| Shape: | Rounded |
| Soil Type | Acidic, Loamy well-drained, Sandy well-drained |
| Flower Color: | Red Violet |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Green |