Rhododendron Species, Japanese Azalea, Kyushu Azalea

Rhododendronkiusianum

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Species
kiusianum (key-oo-see-AY-num)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Deciduous
Smooth
Textured
Seed Collecting
Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | February 2005 | positive

This 'evergreen' azalea from Japan is, in fact, partly deciduous. In autumn, plants will lose some leaves but not before they turn brigh...Read More

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