Rhododendron periclymenoides, commonly known as pinxterbloom azalea or pink azalea, is a deciduous native azalea found from New England to Georgia and Alabama in moist woodlands and along streams. In mid to late spring, before or as the leaves emerge, it bursts into clusters of fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers in soft shades of pink to lavender-pink (occasionally white), with long-exerted stamens that give a delicate, airy look. The slender, hairy twigs and elliptical leaves turn attractive yellow to bronze tones in fall, adding multi-season interest. This graceful, upright to spreading shrub thrives in dappled shade to partial sun and acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil. A beloved harbinger of spring, pinxterbloom azalea brings subtle fragrance and gentle beauty to naturalistic gardens and woodland edges while supporting early pollinators.
· ORIGIN - NC native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - light shade
· FLOWER COLOR - white, pink, purple shades
· HEIGHT - 4-6 ft
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-8
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Rhododendron periclymenoides, commonly known as pinxterbloom azalea or pink azalea, is a deciduous native azalea found from New England to Georgia and Alabama in moist woodlands and along streams. In mid to late spring, before or as the leaves emerge, it bursts into clusters of fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers in soft shades of pink to lavender-pink (occasionally white), with long-exerted stamens that give a delicate, airy look. The slender, hairy twigs and elliptical leaves turn attractive yellow to bronze tones in fall, adding multi-season interest. This graceful, upright to spreading shrub thrives in dappled shade to partial sun and acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil. A beloved harbinger of spring, pinxterbloom azalea brings subtle fragrance and gentle beauty to naturalistic gardens and woodland edges while supporting early pollinators.
· ORIGIN - NC native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - light shade
· FLOWER COLOR - white, pink, purple shades
· HEIGHT - 4-6 ft
· HABIT - deciduous
· MOISTURE - drought tolerant
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-8
Gallon Pot
