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Rhododendron periclymenoides

Wild Azalea

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$21.50 Regular Price

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    Wild Azalea (Rhododendron periclymenoides)
    Heath Family

    Wild Azalea or Pinxterflower Azalea is a deciduous shrub, typically growing 4-6 feet tall. In early spring, it produces clusters of fragrant pink flowers that provide nectar for long-tongue pollinators, including hummingbirds and butterflies. Flowering occurs before soft green foliage emerges, allowing the flowers to strongly stand out in the woodland setting. Leaves turn yellow in the fall before dropping for the season. In the garden, Wild Azalea grows best in partial shade with acidic, well-drained soils. It prefers a moist spot, particularly when growing in more sun, but tolerates average to dry soil conditions as well. While slow to establish, it is long-lived and low-maintenance once settled.

    Blooms: Pink, 2-3 weeks, April-May
    Leaves: Deciduous, emerge after flowering
    Height: 3-6’
    Space: 4-5'
    Soil: Moist, acidic
    Exposure: Part sun-Part shade
    Fauna: Long-tongue pollinators (butterflies, hummingbirds)
    Seeds: Small brown capsules filled with tiny seeds
    Deer Resistance: Low
    Zone: 4-9
    Native Status: NC native, common in the Piedmont and Coastal Plain, uncommon in the Mountains
    Provenance: NC, seed grown