Azalea 'Ben Morrison'

USDA Zone: 7-9
Exposure: filtered light
Flower Color: scarlet centers fade to white edges
Flower Type: 2.5-inch single
Growing Conditions: Moist, acidic humus, well-drained soils
Bloom Time: April-May
Parentage: Developed by B.Y. Morrison. Introduced by J. Creech, 1972. Actual cross debatable.
Comments: Whatever the true parentage is Morrison developed a "knock-out" color combination. Petals become more distinctly edged in white as plant matures. Strong, upright grower.