Rhododendron stenopetalum 'Linearifolium' (Spider Azalea)
Rhododendron stenopetalum (Spider Azalea) 'Linearifolium' with thin pink petals and narrow dark green leaves.
Botanical name: Rhododendron stenopetalum
Common name: Spider Azalea
Cultivar: Linearifolium
Family: Ericaceae
Origin: Japan
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 5-8
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Pink
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingThis semi- evergreen azalea cultivar from Japan is unusual for its very narrow leaves. The pink, fragrant flowers are likewise almost strap-like, and appear in terminal clusters of about three.
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Rhododendron stenopetalum (Spider Azalea) 'Linearifolium' with long, narrow pink petals and deep green leaves.
Rhododendron stenopetalum (Spider Azalea) 'Linearifolium' pink flower with slender, grass-like foliage in a terracotta container.
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