
Rose-Shell Azalea
Rhododendron prinophyllum
Ericaceae
Growth Habit
ShrubDescription
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
