Improved Korean Azalea – 1 Live Flowering Shrub, 3-Gallon Size – Rhododendron poukhanense ‘Improved’

Improved Korean Azalea (Rhododendron poukhanense ‘Improved’) is a hardy ornamental flowering shrub admired for its delicate light lavender blossoms. This Korean azalea selection provides a graceful spring display and is valued for its ability to tolerate colder growing conditions.

The soft lavender flowers typically appear during spring, creating an attractive contrast against the plant's green foliage. Its dense, spreading to rounded growth habit makes it suitable for woodland gardens, mixed shrub borders, foundation plantings, and ornamental landscape groupings. Foliage retention can vary by climate, with some leaves remaining during mild winters and more extensive leaf drop occurring in colder regions.

Improved Korean Azalea prefers acidic, organically rich, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Partial sun to partial shade is generally suitable, with protection from intense afternoon sunlight beneficial in warmer climates. Its adaptable ornamental form also makes it suitable for large outdoor containers.

This listing includes 1 live Improved Korean Azalea in the 3-gallon size category, with a seller-provided measurement of 15 inches. The measurement type has not been specified and is not confirmed as the plant's shipping height.

Botanical Identification Note: The supplier's abbreviation “Azalea Poukhanense Imp.” is interpreted as an improved selection of Korean azalea. The exact cultivar designation should be confirmed against the nursery's plant label before publication.

Shipping Size & Condition:

Quantity: 1 live shrub Listed Pot Size: 3 gallons Seller-Provided Measurement: 15 inches (measurement type not specified) Shipping Height: Not confirmed Root Status: Not specified Shipping Condition: Not specified Nursery Pot Included: Not confirmed Seasonal Appearance: Semi-evergreen to deciduous depending on climate Flowering at Shipping: Not guaranteed

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box

• Photo of the shipping label

• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles

• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

• Quantity: 1 live shrub

• Common Name: Improved Korean Azalea

• Scientific Name: Rhododendron poukhanense ‘Improved’ (cultivar designation requires confirmation)

• Listed Pot Size: 3 gallons

• Seller-Provided Measurement: 15 inches (measurement type not specified)

• Shipping Height: Not confirmed

• Root Status: Not specified

• Shipping Condition: Not specified

• Nursery Pot Included: Not confirmed

• Plant Type: Semi-evergreen to deciduous ornamental flowering shrub

• Flower Color: Light lavender

• Foliage Color: Green

• Growth Habit: Dense, spreading to rounded

• Bloom Season: Spring

• Sunlight: Partial sun to partial shade

• Soil: Acidic, organically rich, well-drained soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 4–8

• Cold Hardiness: Very hardy

• Landscape Uses: Woodland gardens, foundation plantings, mixed shrub borders

• Container Suitability: Suitable for large outdoor containers

• Seasonal Condition: May lose some or all foliage during winter

• Flowering at Shipping: Not guaranteed

One live Korean azalea shrub identified by the supplier as “Poukhanense Imp.”, with natural stems, seasonal foliage, and root system.

Listed Nursery Pot Size: 3 gallons Seller-Provided Measurement: 15 inches (measurement type not specified)

Growing medium, shipping root condition, and nursery container inclusion have not been confirmed.

Common Name: Improved Korean Azalea Scientific Name: Rhododendron poukhanense ‘Improved’ (provisional identification) Plant Type: Semi-evergreen to deciduous ornamental flowering shrub Life Cycle: Perennial Flower/Fruit Color: Light lavender flowers Sunlight: Partial sun to partial shade Soil: Acidic, organically rich, well-drained soil Water: Moderate; consistent moisture preferred USDA Zone: Generally 4–8 Quantity: 1 live shrub Listed Pot Size: 3 gallons Seller-Provided Measurement: 15 inches (measurement type not specified) Shipping Height: Not confirmed Root Status: Not specified Shipping Condition: Not specified Nursery Pot Included: Not confirmed Foliage Color: Green Growth Habit: Dense, spreading to rounded Bloom Season: Spring Cold Hardiness: Very hardy Container Suitability: Large outdoor containers with adequate drainage Landscape Uses: Woodland gardens, shrub borders, foundation plantings Seasonal Appearance: Semi-evergreen to deciduous depending on climate Flowering at Shipping: Not guaranteed