Rhododendron Species, Alpine Rose, Alpen Rose
Rhododendronhirsutum

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Species: hirsutum (her-SOO-tum)

Synonym:Azalea hirsuta

Synonym:Chamaerhododendron hirsutum

Height

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
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)

Danger
Full Sun

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
Pink

Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer

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