Azalea viscosum 'Ribbon Candy' (Swamp Azalea)

Dense, tall plant Thick blue-green foliage Pink, star-shaped blooms Fragrant Easy to grow Native Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Viscosum Azaleas are not used enough in the landscape but maybe this one is the variety that will get people to take the plunge! Like all Viscosums, ‘Ribbon Candy’ is a dense, slightly taller than wide plant with thick, bluish-green foliage. In mid to late June multiple buds at branch ends open to display masses of pink, star shaped flowers with a distinctive white stripe that bisects each petal and a fragrance that will put you in landscape heaven. ‘Ribbon Candy is easy to grow and loves to be naturalized in semi-shaded woodland areas.

Hardiness Zone 4-8 Height 5-7 ft Spread 6-8 ft