Azalea x 'Gumpo Fancy' ~ Gumpo Fancy Azalea connect-to-protect and the vivid red sepals

and the vivid red sepals remain after the flowers drop giving the impression of a second

Watch out for pests like aphids

including blue

Thujopsis-dolabrata

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Azalea x 'Gumpo Fancy' ~ Gumpo Fancy Azalea connect-to-protect and the vivid red sepalsGumpo Fancy Azalea is a dwarf evergreen hybrid shrub with a dense low mounding habit and small glossy deep green leaves. Blooms of lightly ruffled soft pink flowers with darker pink throats and speckling bloom in late spring. A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well drained soils. Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors. Type: Shrub Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 2 3 Spacing: 2 USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 9 (hardy