Alpine Azalea
Kalmia procumbens
Family: Ericaceae
Alpine Azalea grows in full sun and prefers rocky acidic soil. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Alpine Azalea
Alpine Azalea growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Rocky acidic soil with a soil pH of 4.5-6.0, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-6. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Alpine Azalea as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years.
Plant Overview
Alpine Azalea (Kalmia procumbens) is listed in the Ericaceae family and categorized as a dwarf shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1693
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Plant type
- Dwarf Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Alpine Azalea is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Rocky acidic soil. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-6.0, and the listed hardiness range is 2-6.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-6
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Rocky acidic soil
- Soil pH
- 4.5-6.0
- Water needs
- Low to moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-5 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.