Rhododendron, Satsuki Azalea, Southern Indica Hybrid Azalea 'Red Bird'

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)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Other Details
Other details
Seed Collecting
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Lakewood, California

Red Bluff, California

Simi Valley, California

Cordele, Georgia

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