Saturday 26 March 2016

Rhododendron mucronulatum

Rhododendron mucronulatum

 
Common name: mucronatum azalea
Family: Ericaceae
Leaf: hairy, ovate-lanceolate, up to 1.5" long
Flowers: white, pink or pale red, widely funnel-shaped, up to 1.5" across. Inflorescence 1-3 flowered.
Habit: upright, evergreen- to semi-evergreen spreading shrub; Form: rounded
Height: 4-6'; Spread: 4-6'
Culture: Hardy to USDA zones 7-9.  These azaleas prefer medium sun to shade and well-drained, humus-rich, acid soil.
Uses: They are versatile in the landscape, doing and looking well in woodland settings and combining nicely with other fragrant shrubs such as Viburnum or Clethra.
Origin: Japan

R. mucronulatum 'Delaware Valley White'


 
 
 
 


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