{"product_id":"1-kiss-azalea-live-starter-plant-rare-deciduous-flowering-shrub","title":"1 KISS Azalea Live Starter Plant | Rare Deciduous Flowering Shrub","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe KISS Azalea is a rare deciduous flowering shrub prized for its compact, tidy habit and abundant seasonal bloom. This live starter plant brings vivid color to borders, foundation plantings, and patio containers, and its smaller stature makes it a natural fit for courtyards and mixed shrub beds. In spring, the plant produces a generous display of flowers that stands out against fresh green foliage, followed by attractive autumn leaf color before the plant goes dormant for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a deciduous azalea, this shrub offers year-round garden interest in a manageable size. It works well as a specimen plant, in a low hedge, or grouped with other flowering shrubs for layered seasonal color. The starter plant arrives ready to establish in the garden or a larger container, giving gardeners a head start on a long-lived landscape addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare deciduous azalea variety with a compact, well-branched growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring flowers create a bright seasonal display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen foliage turns to autumn color before winter dormancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to borders, foundation plantings, and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive starter plant ready for transplanting and establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous flowering shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial shade to filtered sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained, acidic soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular moisture, especially during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, mounding shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space to allow for mature spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant your KISS Azalea starter in a location with partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Dig a hole slightly wider than the root ball, set the plant at the same depth it was growing in its container, and backfill gently. Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season to help roots establish. A layer of mulch helps retain moisture and moderate soil temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established, water during dry spells and avoid letting the plant sit in soggy soil. Prune lightly after flowering if needed to shape the shrub, and avoid heavy pruning late in the season. Protect young plants from extreme winter exposure in colder areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne (1) KISS Azalea live starter plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739748663606,"sku":"EDNA-148","price":93.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.8093746536_a1kw.jpg?v=1792114976","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/1-kiss-azalea-live-starter-plant-rare-deciduous-flowering-shrub","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}