Rhododendron Eastmanii

Sante Azalea

White funnel-shaped flowers are gorgeous with vibrant red stamens that create an incredible appearance in the garden. Very fragrant and attracts bees and hummingbirds. Leaves are green and simple. Stems are hairy and flaky. It normally grows 6 ft tall at maturity and spread 6 ft wide. It does well in shaded area but tolerates moderate sunlight in rich, humusy, acidic soil that drains well. Rhododendron eastmanii can be used for mixed border, mass planting and foundations.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

4-6'

Width

4-6 '

Hardiness zones

5–9

Growth rate

Slow

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Landscape use

Foundation, Mass Planting

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No