Rhododendron periclymenoides 'Rosy Pink' ~ Rosy Pink Native Azalea

Rhododendron periclymenoides 'Rosy Pink' ~ Rosy Pink Native AzaleaRosy Pink Native Azalea is an upright native deciduous shrub with an open upright habit and green foliage that turns yellow in fall. Its clusters of deep pink buds open to fragrant bright pink honeysuckle like flowers that bloom from early to mid spring. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, well drained acidic soils. Does not tolerate dense clay. Type: Shrub Origns: Southeast N. America; GA Native Height: 5' 6' Spread: 3 4' Spacing: 4' USDA

Rosy Pink Native Azalea is an upright native deciduous shrub with an open upright habit and green foliage that turns yellow in fall.  Its clusters of deep pink buds open to fragrant bright pink honeysuckle-like flowers that bloom from early to mid spring.  Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, well-drained acidic soils.  Does not tolerate dense clay.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  Mulch in winter.  Proper care and air circulation should prevent most pest and disease problems. Rhododendrons are susceptible canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whitefly. Note: All parts are highly toxic if ingested.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Hydrangea, Azalea, Coral Bells

IMAGES: Nicholas A. Tonelli, Yost Run Loop (Revisited) (19) (26751627723), CC BY 2.0, (2) Doug McGrady, Rhododendron periclymenoides (pink azalea, pinxterbloom azalea), Hopkinton, RI (42246293095), CC BY 2.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.