High Tide Aromi Azalea
Rhododendron aromi hybrid ‘High Tide’
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-9b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub or Small Tree
Height at Maturity: 6-8′
Width at Maturity: 4-5′
Spacing: 4′ for solid hedges; 10’+ for space between plants
Flower Color: White with yellow Blotch and sometimes Pink highlights
Flower Size: Large, 3″
Flowering Period: Early to Mid-Spring
Flower Type: Single, Trumpet-shape
Fragrant Flowers: Yes!
Foliage Color: Medium Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: No
Berry Color: NA
Sun Needs: Part to Mostly Shade, Dappled Shade, Morning Sun with Afternoon Shade, All Day Filtered Sun, Full Sun (See Cultural Preferences above)
Water Needs: Average, Lower when established
Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist
Soil pH: 4.5 – 6.5 (Acid to Slightly Acid)
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Heat, Humidity, Insect, Shade
Description
An absolutely beautiful selection, the ‘High Tide’ Aromi Azalea is a deciduous rhododendron hybrid that produces abundant clusters of spicy-sweet scented white flowers marked with a pretty yellow blotch and sometimes pink highlights. Heat and humidity tolerance, vigor, fragrance, and unique color all come together for an absolutely stunning color display and delicious aroma in the spring garden!
High Tide is one of many Aromi Hybrid deciduous rhododendron selections developed by Dr. Aromi. In hopes that they might be enjoyed throughout a much broader range of the US, and especially for the hot and humid climate of the South, Dr. Aromi used native species as well as hybrids in breeding to develop this heat tolerant series with the same if not improved colors, vigor, and fragrance of our native deciduous azalea species. Though the Aromis are cross hybrids and technically not “full-blooded” North American natives, to keep things simple we list them in our Native Azalea category.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Growing 6 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide, High Tide Azalea is ideal for use as a specimen or in groupings in woodland borders or other areas of the landscape that provide moist but well-drained soils rich in organic matter. A fine selection for fragrance gardens, Azalea gardens, woodland gardens, pink theme gardens, and cottage gardens.
Spacing: We do not suggest planting this beauty as a hedge however, if used in a solid row space at 4 to 5 feet apart; 10 feet or more for space between plants
Note: For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a, where this Rhododendron variety is not reliably winter hardy, you can enjoy it in containers that can be moved indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring.
Growing Preferences
High Tide Azalea is very easy to grow in moist but well-drained soil of average to high fertility. It performs well in full sun in the northern USDA Zones where it grows but will appreciate some shade or filtered sun in the afternoon in the deep South. Some suggest full sun tolerance throughout the zones where it is listed hardy, however, we always like to play it safe so as mentioned a break from direct afternoon sun in hotter climates. Once established plants are quite drought tolerant, requiring supplemental water only during prolonged periods of dry summer weather. Native azaleas are very low-maintenance, requiring little if any pruning. That said, occasionally we might prune a stray branch that is spoiling the natural form of the plant.
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We have been pleased with the high quality of the native azaleas we ordered from Wilson Bros. The care and planting guides have been most helpful. Thank you for a wonderful selection and excellent service.———————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I don’t use any social media, no Facebook, Twitter, etc., avoid them like the plague that they are. But I’m pleased to tell you that I’m very pleased with the three azaleas that I bought from you. They’ve already bloomed and are now beginning to leaf out. Beautiful flowers and plants appear to be strong and healthy. Bought larger ones in 3 gallon pots and am glad I did. So I’m a happy customer, zero complaints.——————————————————————————We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words and great review! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG
I was very pleased to receive the plant, well packaged, in good time. The leaves are glossy, the trunk straight and firm. I look forward to blossoms next year.—————————————We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
I am very happy with the variety of the products you provide. They arrived healthy and hopefully they will survive the crazy weather we are having. I’m also very happy with the advice you provide on different topics and plants. You have a great business, and I hope you can survive.——————————————-We are so glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thanks for the great review! Beth | WBG 🙂
Very tall plant arrived in 3-gal container. Very healthy looking. After planting & watering, the next day it showed signs of wilting. I figured either too much sun for a young plant or water needs underestimated by me. I took care of both, not knowing which. I constructed a cloth screen to protect from the am sun & watered. Screen is still up as of this writing. Plant looks great. I am thoroughly impressed with this outfit.—————————We are so glad it’s looking better. Thanks so much for your review. Let us know if there’s ever anything we can help you with. 🙂 – Beth | WBG
Just a brief note of thanks. All items ordered and shipped arrived today in beautiful condition.
Very carefully packed and shipped.
Thank you again.———————————————–Hi Christopher, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the High Tide Aromi Azalea. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words! 🙂
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens
Very carefully packed and shipped.
Thank you again.———————————————–Hi Christopher, Thanks so much for taking the time to provide your review of the High Tide Aromi Azalea. We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for the kind words! 🙂
Beth Steele | Wilson Bros Gardens





















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