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

Height

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
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