Rhododendron, Hiryu Azalea, Kurume Azalea 'Coral Bells'

Rhododendronx obtusum

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Danger
Light Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Coral/Apricot
Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Seed Collecting
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Wetumpka, Alabama

Holder, Florida

Loganville, Georgia

Slidell, Louisiana

South Easton, Massachusetts

Albemarle, North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina

Kernersville, North Carolina

Morehead City, North Carolina

Portland, Oregon

Aiken, South Carolina

Clarksville, Tennessee

Chandler, Texas

Dallas, Texas

New Caney, Texas

Mc Lean, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

Wytheville, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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V
(Zone 8a) | December 2022 | neutral

Rating neutral as brand new in my garden. However I specifically picked it b/c of its notoriety as a tough plant.

G
Slidell, LA | March 2009 | positive

Extremely hardy! As a result of widespread flooding in my area in 2005, my plants were soaked in brackish waters and neglected for MONTHS...Read More

S
Berkeley, CA | March 2005 | positive

I love the color too. It's glorious!!

C
| April 2003 | positive

I love the color!

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