Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
A southeastern Native Azalea, this Rhododendron Sweet Azalea deciduous shrub blooms profusely in clusters of 3 to 7 flowers. Funnel-shaped, the snowy white flowers are often tinged pink and have elegant, long red stamens and stigma and a strong perfume of heliotrope.
Rhododendron Sweet Azalea is large, possibly the tallest and fastest growing of the US native azaleas, reaching up to 6 feet high and wide. The glossy green leaves are also large and turn deep red and purple in fall. The plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds.
Uses: Mixed Beds, Borders, Hedge Plant
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Species | arborescens |
| Item Form | Trade Gallon (3qt) |
| Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Bloom Start to End | Early Summer - Mid Fall |
| Habit | Upright |
| Plant Height | 6 ft |
| Plant Width | 6 ft |
| Additional Characteristics | Butterfly Lovers, Fragrance, Hummingbird Lovers |
| Bloom Color | Light Pink, White |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy, Sandy |
| Uses | Fall Color, Beds, Border |
| Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: Guam, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands |
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