Rhododendron Canescens

Pinxter Azalea, Mountain Azalea

Southern pinxter azalea (Rhododendron canescens) produces fragrant pink to whitish flowers around the arrival of its spring leaves. Its open, branching form fits naturally into moist woodland-edge planting.

The plant develops several main stems. The leaves are shed for winter. Autumn foliage can bring red tones.

Choose a position with partial shade. Provide acidic, humus-rich, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture.

Size
• Height: 6-15 ft
• Width: 6-10 ft

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 5a–9b

Best Uses
• Border
• Foundation
• Hedge
• Mass Planting
• Specimen

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Shrub

Height

6-15 ft

Width

6-10 ft

Hardiness zones

5a–9b

Sunlight

Part shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pink, White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Acidic, Humus rich, Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy

Landscape use

Border, Foundation, Hedge, Mass Planting, Pollinator garden, Specimen, Woodland Gardens

Shape

Multi Stem

Fruit

No

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No