Azalea

Rhododendron indicum

Azalea (Rhododendron indicum) is a slow-growing shrub, hardy in USDA zones 7-8, that matures to about 2-3 ft × 2-3 ft. It does best in part shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. Expect pink and red blooms in spring and summer. It stands up well to rabbits.

USDA zones

7-8

Sun

Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

2-3 ft × 2-3 ft

Growth rate

Slow

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Bloom color

Pink, Red

Bloom season

Spring, Summer

Tough against

Rabbits

Native to

Japan