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Rhododendron, Korean Azalea 'Herbert'

Rhododendron

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)

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Height

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Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

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)

Danger

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Medium Purple

Foliage

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Other details

Evergreen

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

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roalber

Kalamazoo, MI | September 2009 | positive

I've been growing this plant for 15+ yrs. Probably the hardiest evergreen azalea out there, for me at least (Hardier than 'Karens' and a...Read More

sladeofsky

Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | September 2009 | positive

This R. kaempferi R. poukhanense hybrid introduction from Gable has been available for over 50 years. 'Herbert' is known for its vivid r...Read More

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