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The most common native azalea in the Southeast, Rhododendron canescens (Mountain Azalea) is a large deciduous shrub boasting fragrant, funnel-shaped, pink (rarely white) flowers, up to 2 in. long (5 cm), with protruding pistil and stamens that extend elegantly beyond the petals. Held in small clusters of 5-9 flowers, they bloom profusely in early to late spring and exude a delicate fragrance. The blossoms usually appear before the foliage of elliptic, velvety, dull green leaves. A wonderful landscape plant for the moist to very dry acidic, woodland garden or mixed border, Mountain Azalea looks great planted in masses or used as a specimen. Heat tolerant.
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Common names | Azalea, Rhododendron |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spread | 6' - 12' (180cm - 3.7m) |
| Spacing | 72" - 144" (180cm - 3.7m) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerances | Rabbit, Heat |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Butterfly Garden, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Pollinator Garden, Woodland Garden |
| Toxic to Humans | Low severity |
| Toxic to Cats | Toxic |
| Toxic to Dogs | Toxic |
| Toxic to Horses | Toxic |
| Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Common names | Azalea, Rhododendron |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
| Spread | 6' - 12' (180cm - 3.7m) |
| Spacing | 72" - 144" (180cm - 3.7m) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerances | Rabbit, Heat |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Butterfly Garden, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Pollinator Garden, Woodland Garden |
| Toxic to Humans | Low severity |
| Toxic to Cats | Toxic |
| Toxic to Dogs | Toxic |
| Toxic to Horses | Toxic |
How many Rhododendron canescens (Mountain Azalea) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhododendron canescens (Mountain Azalea) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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