Rhododendron, Satsuki Azalea, Southern Indica Hybrid Azalea
Rhododendronindicum 'George L. Taber'

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Species: indicum (IN-dih-kum)
Cultivar: George L. Taber

Height

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
Pink

Foliage
Mid Spring

Other details
Evergreen

Seed Collecting

Category
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By simple layering
By air layering

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