Rhododendron hybrid  'Mary Poppins'

Exceptionally cold hardy to -20 degrees F, 'Mary Poppins' Deciduous Azalea is an outstanding selection from the Knaphill Rhododendron series that produces large rounded clusters containing up to 30 delightfully fragrant, brilliant orange-red trumpet flowers with golden highlights. A mesmerizing sight to behold in flower. Adding to the overall appeal, after the flowers comes attractive deep bronze new leaves that mature to a very handsome deep green. We're not absolutely sure but this selection may be grown in Zone 9 provided there's ampel shade during the late morning and afternoon hours. The plant itself has a rounded shape 3 to 4 feet tall and equally wide. Plant this magnificent beauty near windows or close to patios, decks and other outdoor living spaces where the flowers and wonderful fragrance can be enjoyed.

Growing 3 to 4 feet tall and equally as wide, the Mary Poppins Azalea is perfect for use an accent in smaller garden spaces and home foundation plantings or in clusters or as a natural hedge in woodland borders or other shady to partially shaded areas. Also useful in pots, planters and other containers. A fine addition to azalea and rhododendron gardens, orange theme gardens, and cottage gardens.