Rhododendron, Azalea 'Balsaminiflora'

Rhododendron indicum

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Species
indicum (IN-dih-kum)
Synonym
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Other Details
Other details
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Shrubs
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Eugene, Oregon

Springfield, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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