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Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 3-4 feet
Plant Spread: 3-4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Pale purplish pink
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Layering
Other: Tissue Culture

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Common names
  • Azalea
  • Rhododendron

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Location: Riverview, Robson, B.C.
Date: 2007-05-22
- A special pink glow at dusk.
Location: English Gardens, MI
Date: 2011-05-16
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Location: English Gardens, MI
Date: 2011-05-16
Location: English Gardens, MI
Date: 2011-05-16
Location: English Gardens, MI
Date: 2011-05-16

Photo courtesy of Singing Tree Gardens Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Singing Tree Gardens Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy
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