Rhododendron, Azalea 'Homebush'

Rhododendron

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
Pink
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Deciduous
Seed Collecting
Category
From softwood cuttings
Patent Information
Foliage Color
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Meshoppen, Pennsylvania

Murrysville, Pennsylvania

Easley, South Carolina

Sumner, Washington

Tacoma, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Municipality of Murrysville, PA | January 2014 | positive

One of my favorite azaleas, if not for the unique color, for the fragrance! They do have a nice light sweet fragrance, on warm days, espe...Read More

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | February 2004 | positive

Although the trusses are smaller than many azaleas, the bright pink double flowers are well worth it. Plants are very floriferous.

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