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Rhododendron, Azalea 'Glacier'

Rhododendron

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Rhododendron by konijntje

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Sun Exposure

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

Danger

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time

White/Near White

Foliage

Mid Spring

Height

Shrubs

Spacing

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Danger

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Hardiness

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Foliage

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Class

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Class

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Bloom Time

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Other Details

Other details

Evergreen

Seed Collecting

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Category

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

Patent Information

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Foliage Color

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

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Seed Collecting

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Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

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Fruit Colors

4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)

5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Growing Habit

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Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

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Usage

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Disease Resistance

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Leaf Type

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Where to Grow

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Propagation Methods

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Soil pH requirements

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Plant Size (check one)

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Growing Habit

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Growth Rate

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Leaf Shape

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Leaf Appearance

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Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

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Leaf Color

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Color of Leaf Margin

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Leaf Substance

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Number of Vein Pairs

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Appearance of Margin

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Margin Width

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Flower Shape

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Flower Fragrance

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Does it set seed?

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Flower Size

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Flower Type

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Blooming Habit

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Foliage Habit

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Ploidy

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Color Patterns

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Awards (if applicable)

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Category

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Seed Type

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Growth Habit

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Days to Maturity

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Awards (if applicable)

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Bloom Shape

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Habit

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Other Details

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Pruning Instructions

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Kernel Color

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Division

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Division

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Division

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Flower Shape

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Flower Habit

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Bloom Size

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Color Pattern

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Group

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Bloom Shape

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Pruning Groups

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Bloom Diameter

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Heat (Pungency)

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Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

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Fruit Color

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Disease Resistance

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Seed Type

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Usage

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Section

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Flower Size

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Pruning

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Size/Type

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Flower Characteristics

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Leaf Shape/Type

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Leaf Texture

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Leaf Color

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Propagation

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Pollination

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Bearing Habit

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Rootstock Vigor

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Disease Resistance

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Fruit Usage

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Classification

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chowchilla, California

Douglasville, Georgia

Coushatta, Louisiana

Valley Lee, Maryland

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konijntje

Seattle, WA (Zone 8a) | April 2008 | positive

Did very well through the summer and fall drought with minimal watering in a morning sun/afternoon shade raised bed. Has been growing a...Read More

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raisedbedbob

Walkerton, VA (Zone 7a) | May 2004 | positive

Easy Azalea to maintain:
Needs little or no pruning
Tolerates dry conditions well
Clean bloom drop

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