Rhododendron Species, Pinxterbloom Azalea, Pinxterflower, Pink Azalea,
Rhododendronpericlymenoides

Synonym:Azalea nudiflora

Synonym:Rhododendron nudiflorum

Synonym:Rhododendron nudiflorum var. glandiferum

Synonym:Rhododendron periclymenoides var. eglandulosum

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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
Light Shade

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
Pink

Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details
Grown for foliage
Deciduous

Seed Collecting

Category
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Patent Information

Foliage Color
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow