Scientific Name
Rhododendron schlippenbachii
Common Name
Royal azalea
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 6
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Slow
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil
Height: 6 to 8 feet
Width: 6 to 8 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Upright rounded shrub
Flower/Fruit: 2.2 to 3" flowers in early summer; pale to rose pink; fragrant; open as leaves emerge
Foliage: Alternate, simple dark green leaves; 2 to 5.5" long; appears whorled
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Cultivars: --
   



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