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More Information: Rhododendron 'Azonea'


R. 'Azonea' 
  Photo: Tappan Zee Chapter

Predominant Flower Color:  Pink

Flower/Truss Description:  Flower tubular funnel-shaped, 3" across, deep pink to strong purplish-pink with sparse brownish-orange spots. Held in ball-shaped trusses of 12.

Fragrant:  No

Bloom Time:  Late

Foliage Description / Plant Habit:  Leaves elliptic, apiculate apex, rounded base, 5" long, yellow-green, retained 2 years. Upright, moderate branched plant.

Height:  6 feet in 10 years.

Cold Hardiness Temp:  -15°F  ( -26°C)

Parentage  (Seed Parent x Pollen Parent):  Azor x Catanea

Elepidote (E) or Lepidote (L):  E

Hybridized or Selected by:  Nearing

Registration Reference:  ARS 733

Glossary of plant description terminology.
Note: Bloom time and 10 year height information are approximate and can vary dependent on weather and growing conditions.
Cold hardiness temperature is also an approximate value.


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