Rhododendron Species, Early, Woolly Azalea, Roseshell Azalea, Election Pink Azalea

Rhododendronprinophyllum

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Species
prinophyllum (pry-no-FIL-lum)
Synonym
Azalea prinophylla
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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)
Danger
Light Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Red-Orange
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Seed Collecting
Category
From softwood cuttings
By simple layering
By stooling or mound layering
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Russell, Kentucky

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Buffalo, New York

Martinsburg, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Russell, KY (Zone 6b) | June 2017 | positive

I love this plant- just came by to source some more to naturalize. This is, in my conditions anyway, a leggy azalea. I'm going to try som...Read More

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ROSLINDALE, MA | December 2014 | positive

Flowers are a clear pink (rarely white) and bloom in May here with or just before the leaves. The fragrance is strong and redolent of clo...Read More

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