Plant Details

Rhododendron schlippenbachii

Royal Azalea

Zone: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Exposure: Light/Bright Shade

Plant Category: Deciduous Shrubs & Broadleaf Evergreens

Height: Minimum 6 feet , Maximum 8 feet
Width: Minimum 6 feet , Maximum 8 feet

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Slow growing, deciduous shrub, to 6-8 ft tall and wide, with large, oval leaves and an upright rounded shape. Early summer flowers are showy, rosy pink and fragrant. Fall colors are also attractive in reds and oranges. Best in sun or part shade with protection from hottest afternoon sun. Rich soil and regular summer water for best growth. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.

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