Rhododendron x obtusum 'Amoenum'
Kurume Azalea, Hiryu Azalea
Family: Ericaceae Heath
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6A - 9B |
| Exposure | Partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Pink |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, massing |
| Height | 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm |
| Spread | 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect |