Azalea 'Casille'
Rhododendron x Pastel "Casille"
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'Casille' arose spontaneously, a chance hybrid among three of the southeastern native azaleas: the white, lemon-scented Alabama azalea, Rhododendron alabamense; the fragrant pink Piedmont azalea, R. canescens; and the fiery, unscented Oconee azalea, R. flammeum. From that three-way mingling came a deciduous shrub that blooms in mid-spring in a lively pastel blend, the flowers shifting through pink, white, and soft yellow with a subtle sweetness inherited from the fragrant parents. An exclusive Woodlanders introduction, the plant was named by George Mitchell for his wife.
Spontaneous hybrids like this one are part of what makes the southeastern azaleas so endlessly interesting. Where the ranges of the wild species overlap, the bees mix the pollen and nature runs experiments no breeder would think to try, and now and then a seedling appears worth naming and keeping. 'Casille' is one of those happy accidents, carrying a little of each parent, the fragrance of alabamense and canescens softened over the bright color of flammeum, and blooming in the window when the spring azalea season is at the fullest.
The tricolor flowers open in mid-spring on an upright frame of six to ten feet, the pastel blend reading softer and more nuanced than any single-colored azalea, with a subtle fragrance to reward a close approach. Early bees and butterflies work the trusses. As with all azaleas, every part of the plant carries grayanotoxins and is poisonous if eaten, so the shrub is one for spring beauty rather than any use, and best kept clear of children and livestock.
Grow 'Casille' as the native azaleas are grown: in a semi-shady site such as the high, filtered shade of tall pines, in acidic, well-drained soil mulched with pine needles, and with supplemental water on hand for dry spells. Site the shrub at a woodland edge or in a native border where the pastel trusses can be met at close range, and pair with other native azaleas to stretch the fragrant spring season. A one-of-a-kind Woodlanders selection with a personal story behind the name.
- Hardiness
- USDA Zones 6–9
- Sun
- Part Shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, Moist, Acid
- Mature size
- Height 6–10 Feet · Spread 4–6 Feet
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Seasonality
- Deciduous
Pink, white, and yellow tricolor blend, lightly fragrant, mid-spring
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Because most of our plants are grown from rooted cuttings — alongside seed, air layering, and grafting chosen for each variety — you receive a stronger, true-to-type plant that establishes quickly in your garden.
Raised on organic soil blends and eco-friendly pest management — never harsh chemicals — your plant arrives healthy for your garden, your family, and the pollinators they feed.
Every purchase gives back. We donate to the Aiken Arboretum and support local wildlife conservation, so growing your garden helps protect the wider ecosystem too.
All our plant material is carefully propagated, grown, and nurtured at our humble nursery in Aiken, South Carolina.
Your plant arrives carefully packed and ready to settle in. Unpack them promptly, give them a day or two to acclimate, then plant following the notes we include — that’s all it takes. Clear care guidance comes with every order, so success is the easy part.
What to expect upon delivery
All our plants are sold in 1-gallon sizes, though the height of each plant can vary depending on its growth rate and seasonality, typically ranging from 1/2 to 2.5 feet.
Each plant is carefully packaged with its roots enclosed in a secure plastic bag containing moist soil, forming a compact root ball. To ensure safe transport, the box is padded with recycled newspaper, providing both stability and eco-friendly protection from weather during shipping.
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