Rhododendron, Azalea 'White Lights'

Rhododendron

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Seed Collecting
Category
From softwood cuttings
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
Regional

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

Alfred, Maine

Traverse City, Michigan

Grand Mound, Washington

Rochester, Washington

Menasha, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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K
Jamison, PA | May 2010 | neutral

I bought 2 of these a year ago. Flowers are beautful, but the plant doesn't seem to be getting bigger. The flowers are fading now, and th...Read More

B
Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) | December 2005 | positive

These are small flowering shrubs that seem to put all their energy into flowing and little in to growth.

T
St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | February 2005 | positive

One of the hardiest of the Northern Lights Azaleas, this one is a little shorter than most. The buds are light pink and open to pale pin...Read More

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