Rhododendron, Azalea
Rhododendron 'Ruby Slipper'

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Cultivar: Ruby Slipper

Height

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Bloom Time
Red

Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details
Evergreen

Seed Collecting

Category

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow