Rhododendron Species, Pontic Rhododendron
Rhododendronponticum

Synonym:Anthodendron ponticum

Synonym:Azalea arborea

Synonym:Azalea gandavensis

Synonym:Azalea lancifolia

Synonym:Hymenanthes pontica

Height

Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

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)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Medium Purple
White/Near White

Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured

Seed Collecting
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By stooling or mound layering
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow