Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron) (Info)
Species: alabamense (al-uh-bam-EN-see) (Info)
Synonym:Rhododendron alabamensis
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2 members have or want this plant for trade. Category:
Shrubs
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Deciduous
Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Flowers are fragrant
Soil pH requirements:
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By stooling or mound layering
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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