Rhododendron, Evergreen Azalea
Rhododendron 'Happy Days'

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Cultivar: Happy Days

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure
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

Bloom Color

Bloom Time
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)

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

Other details
Evergreen
Velvet/Fuzzy

Seed Collecting

Category

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow