Rhododendron Species, Mollis Azalea

Rhododendron× kosterianum

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
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)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Red
Orange
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Foliage
Mid Spring
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Seed Collecting
Category
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By stooling or mound layering
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Melbourne, Florida

Davenport, Iowa

Jackson, Michigan

Circle Pines, Minnesota

Brookhaven, Pennsylvania

North Sultan, Washington

Sultan, Washington

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Circle Pines, MN | September 2011 | positive

One of the first U of MN cultivars sustainable in our harsh MN climates.
Mollis predates Azalea-Lights series by many years.
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