Rhododendron atlanticum

Coastal Azalea

Family: Ericaceae Heath


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 9A
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Pink, white
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, massing, specimen, woodland garden
Height 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Spread 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive