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Rhododendron Kaempferi Atlanta

Rhododendron kaempferi, or torch azalea, is a cold-hardy, semi-evergreen shrub, usually tall and broad. The Kaempferi hybrids were bred from R. kaempferi as well as R. 'Malvatica' and R. "Maxwelli. ' Leaves are glossy, lance-shaped to ovate, 1 1/2 to 2 inches long.

Plant type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Height
4'-10'
Width
5'-6'
Hardiness zones
6–9
Flower color
Red
Leaf color
Green
Attracts
Butterflies
Soil
Loamy, Normal, Sandy
Fruit
No
Fragrant
No
Deer resistant
No
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No

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