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Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Tenino'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Tenino'

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6a-9b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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12-15 inch | $36

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Tenino Azalea plant details

Tenino Azalea is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring purple and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tenino Azalea

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tenino Azalea

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

3 inch, double, hose-in-hose lavender-rose flowers with dark rose flecking open in late May into June. Dark green, glossy leaves further compliment this dense growing azalea.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Double, 3" hose-in-hose lavender-rose flowers with deep rose flecking on this hybrid. A cross between 'Purple Splendor' and 'Helen Close.' Compact and spreading. Inter-plant 'Tenino', 'Tara' and 'Royal Robe' for a beautiful lesson in genetics!