Ribbon Candy Swamp Azalea

Ribbon Candy Swamp Azalea (Azalea viscosum 'Ribbon Candy')Ribbon Candy Swamp Azalea (Azalea viscosum 'Ribbon Candy') is a summer-blooming deciduous azalea that offers a fragrant, late-season floral display with eye-catching bicolor petals. A selection of the native Swamp Azalea, this variety is distinguished by its crisp white blooms accented with pink striping, resembling the classic candy that gives it its name. Its strong fragrance, extended bloom period, and tolerance for moist soils make it a valuable addition to native gardens and mixed shrub borders.Distinctive Features'Ribbon Candy' grows 4 to 6 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide with an upright, open habit. From mid to late summer, it produces clusters of lightly ruffled, tubular flowers in white with narrow pink stripes and long protruding stamens. The blossoms emit a strong, sweet clove-like fragrance and are held against clean green foliage that transitions to shades of yellow and orange in fall. Its bloom time extends the azal