| Genus: | Azalea 'Red Ruffles' (Rutherfordiana hybrid) |
| Common Name: | Red Ruffles Azalea |
| Description: | Produces masses of showy, deep cerise, single to semi-double blooms with frilly petals. A beautiful evergreen shrub for use as a low hedge or screen for an impressive color display. Best in sun to part sun in cooler climates, dappled shade in hot summer areas. Also makes a colorful container planting. |
| Bloom Time: | Spring time |
| Size: | 2 to 4 ft. tall and wide |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Exposure: | Full Sun to Partial |
| Hardiness: | Zone: 8-9 |
| Soil: | humus rich, acidic, moist, wel |
| Uses: | The unusual ruffled texture of 'Red Ruffles' stands out against simple backgrounds such as a stucco wall or planted among large leaf foliage plants. Use this plant selectively for showy color as a single patio tree or in mass to create a low hedge. |
