Scientific Name
Rhododendron minus

Common Name
Dwarf rhododendron; Minus; Piedmont azalea

Hardiness Zones: 5-8
Habit: Evergreen
Exposure: Bright shade; moist, well drained soil
Height: 3 to 6'
Flower/Fruit: Small magenta pink flower trusses produced after new leaves develop
Comments: Small, glossy, leathery leaves; crushed leaves are not fragrant; leaf spot disease if grown in deep shade or suffers drought stress
Cultivars: --
 

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