Rhododendron Species, Indian Azalea
Rhododendronsimsii

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Species: simsii (SIM-see-eye)

Synonym:Azalea prolifera

Synonym:Azalea simsii

Synonym:Rhododendron bellum

Synonym:Rhododendron bicolor

Synonym:Rhododendron calleryi

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Coral/Apricot
Medium Purple
White/Near White

Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Seed Collecting

Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings

Patent Information

Foliage Color
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow