Rhododendron canescens (Wild Honeysuckle)
Rhododendron canescens (Wild Honeysuckle) pink flower cluster with elongated stamens on thin stems
Botanical name: Rhododendron canescens
Common names: Wild Honeysuckle, Piedmont Azalea, Hoary Azalea
Family: Ericaceae
Origin: EN America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Pink
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plantRhododendron canescens is a hardy shrub that deserves wider landscape use. The 4 to 5 foot plant makes a spectacular spring show since the flowers open before the leaves have expanded. Rose pink to white flowers clusters in early spring; delicate sweet fragrance.
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Rhododendron canescens (Wild Honeysuckle) flower cluster with pale pink petals and long slender stamens.
Rhododendron canescens (Wild Honeysuckle) flower cluster with pale pink petals, long stamens, and emerging buds
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