Azalea

Rhododendron 'Marydel' Ericaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

RareFIND Nursery

Description

'Marydel' was found by the horticulturalist, Polly Hill, in the wild in Delaware near the Choptank River and the town of Marydel. It is believed to be a natural hybrid of Rhododendron atlanticum and Rhododendron periclymenoides. It has deep pink buds that open into 1 3/4 in., very fragrant, white flowers that have a deep pink tube and pink at the margins of the petals. 'Marydel' is a semi-dwarf shrub that grows 3 to 4 ft. tall and 5 to 6 ft. wide

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

fragrance