Rhododendron Species, Coastal Azalea, Dwarf Azalea

Rhododendronatlanticum

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Species
atlanticum (at-LAN-tik-um)
Synonym
Azalea atlantica
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Seed Collecting
Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By stooling or mound layering
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Wilmington, Delaware

Jacksonville, Florida

Winnetka, Illinois

Annapolis, Maryland

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Brooklyn, New York

Altoona, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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ROSLINDALE, MA | January 2015 | positive

This is one of our many beautiful native deciduous azaleas. The flowers are fragrant, ranging from white to pink, and bloom here in late ...Read More

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