Fiveleaf Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron pentaphyllum

Also Known As

Azalea pentaphyllum

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Fiveleaf Azalea plant details

Fiveleaf Azalea is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. 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, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Fiveleaf Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, rare, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Fiveleaf Azalea

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare and lovely deciduous azalea. This species is virtually identical to the much more commonly grown Japanese species R. quinquefolium but has large and flattened, clear rose-pink flowers several weeks earlier in the season, typically in early March here at the RSBG. Very slow growing but easy in a well-drained soil with light shade. Typically with a reddish margin on the five whorled leaves when they first emerge, similar to what is seen in R. quinquefolium.