Piedmont Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron canescens

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-15'
W: 5'-10'

planting zones

6b-9b

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Piedmont Azalea plant details

Piedmont Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Piedmont Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Piedmont Azalea

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deciduous shrub with medium-sized foliage that is oblong in shape, either completely smooth or very slightly pubescent on top, and normally densely pubescent underneath. Flowers are fragrant, tubular funnel shaped, to 2" wide, opening either before of with the leaves, into trusses of 6-15. Color ranges from pure white to white blushed pink to pink or purplish, with pink or reddish corolla tube. Compact to upright growth. (PE, pe, Pentathera)