A Carpet of Blooms
When you think of the role azaleas play in your garden, ground cover is likely not what you’re thinking. But with Perfecto Mundo Fuchsia Carpet™ azalea (Rhododendron x), you can! This low-growing azalea has densely packed foliage, making it an effective weed-blocking ground cover.
As its name suggests, this shrub looks like a carpet of pink blooms in spring and again in mid-summer to fall when it reblooms. Plant multiple of these little shrubs, and you can create a truly eye-catching sea of pink. Even when it’s not blooming, the glossy evergreen foliage creates a delightful display (it may be semi-evergreen at the northern end of its hardiness range). If you’re more of a pale pink fan, check out Perfecto Mundo Pink Carpet® azalea for a sweet light pink alternative.
Perfecto Mundo Fuchsia Carpet™ is suited for USDA zones 6b-9 and thrives in part to full sun. At 1-2’ tall and 2-2.5’ wide, this little azalea tucks nicely in really any garden, and when planted en masse, it is sure to make a statement.
It’s not necessary to prune Perfecto Mundo Fuchsia Carpet™, but if you’d like to increase the abundance of the mid-summer/fall rebloom, you can trim it just after its spring bloom.
Small Shrubs with a Lot to Offer
Do you have a small area in your spring garden that could use a little pop of color? Perfecto Mundo Fuchsia Carpet® azalea is a great option, but if you’re looking for even more inspiration, check out Kristina’s “Small Shrubs for Spring” blog, where she tells you about nine shrubs that will squeeze into those small empty spaces in your garden.
Where can it be purchased?
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You can find a garden center that sells Proven Winners ColorChoice shrubs near you using this Locate a Retailer tool, but because of how our shrubs are distributed, we cannot provide information on the availability of specific varieties at specific garden centers. You can also order from one of these online retailers.