Rhododendron, Hiryu Azalea, Kurume Azalea 'Mother's Day'

Rhododendron

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Red
Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bow, Washington

Edison, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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J
La Conner, WA | April 2010 | positive

I have 2 of these & I got them at Lowes in 2003. They are wonderful & have NEVER failed to bloom profusely on Mothers Day! I love them & ...Read More

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | positive

'Mother's Day'
This is one of the compact low-growing Kurume varieties. It has 2 inch hose-in-hose flowers that are bright red and...Read More

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