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Rhododendron ‘Snowbird’

deciduous azalea

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Outstanding Qualities Rhododendron ‘Snowbird’ is an easy to grow deciduous azalea with very fragrant flowers. The delicate pink flushed white flowers are borne in profusion and begin to open in late April releasing a sweet fragrance that carries to the surrounding areas. The smaller stature and blue-green foliage adds to its landscape interest. This azalea will develop beautiful orange fall color with red and yellow tones an is very resistant to powdery mildew. A great shrub for the perennial garden mixed with Hosta ‘June’, Iris foetidissima ‘Variegata‘, or Lathyrus vernus.
Culture Rhododendron ‘Snowbird’ will grow well in full sun to partial shade in a rich well, drained garden soil. This plant has average water needs.
Growing Habit This upright shrub will form a slow suckering plant about 4 feet high and wide.
Hardiness USDA zones 6 to 8
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