Scientific Name
Rhododendron vaseyi

Common Name
Pinkshell azalea

Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Habit: Deciduous
Exposure: Sun to partial shade; moist well drained soil but tolerates very moist soil
Height: 5 to 10'
Flower/Fruit: Soft pink to white flowers with orange freckles before leaves emerge; not fragrant
Comments: Flowers attract butterflies; flowers lack tubes of most native azaleas; deep burgundy fall foliage; irregular upright habit
Cultivars: White Find (snow white with green dots); Pinkerbell (deep pink)
 

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