Rhododendron Species, Azalea
Rhododendronsanctum

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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
Light Shade

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
Red-Orange

Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details
Evergreen

Seed Collecting

Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
By stooling or mound layering

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow