Rose-Shell Azalea

Rhododendron prinophyllum
Ericaceae

Growth Habit

Shrub

Description

Deciduous, 2' to 8', rarely 15' tall much-branched shrub with numerous spreading branches; spread iscomparable to height. Foliage is bright green in summer, green to bronze in fall. Flowers are brightpink with clove-like scent, borne in clusters of 5 to 9, with or before the leaves in May. Marked toleranceto high ph.

Source of plant

Fred Galle, Norman Pellett, Bluestone Perennials

USDA Hardiness Zone

3

Special characteristics

fragrance