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Azalea 'Silver Sword'

Common Name: Evergreen Azalea, Silver Sword Evergreen Azalea

Azalea ‘Silver Sword’ is an attractive evergreen azalea prized for its distinctive variegated foliage—dark green leaves edged in silvery-white—and its soft spring bloom. Flowers are typically light lavender-pink, appearing in mid spring and providing a gentle contrast to the bright foliage. The plant forms a dense, compact, rounded habit, offering year-round interest even when not in flower. ‘Silver Sword’ is especially valued as a foliage accent in shaded landscapes and mixed shrub plantings. Key features Width: 4–6 ft Height: 3–4 ft Flower color: Light lavender-pink Bloom time: Mid spring Foliage: Variegated dark green with silver-white margins; evergreen Form: Dense, rounded Life cycle: Evergreen shrub Growing conditions Sun: Part shade (morning sun, afternoon shade preferred) Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained; rich in organic matter Water: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred Hardiness: USDA Zones 6b–9a Landscape use Foundation plantings Woodland and shade gardens Evergreen mass plantings Mixed shrub borders Foliage-accent plantings Notes Grown as much for variegated foliage as for flowers Protect from hot afternoon sun to prevent leaf scorch Generally deer resistant Mulch to keep roots cool and evenly moist Prune immediately after flowering if shaping is needed

Plant Type:	Flowering Shrub, Broadleaf Evergreen
Width:	4-6'
Height:	3-4'
Fragrant:	No
Growth Rate	Moderate
Zone:	6 - 9
Deer Resistant:	Yes
Salt Tolerant:	No
Drought Tolerant:	No
Attract:	Bees
Exposure:	Partial Shade
Bloom Time:	Spring
Bark Type:	Smooth
Landscape/Use:	Container
Shape:	Oval/Rounded
Soil Type	Well Drained
Flower Color:	Red
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