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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Rhododendron
L. x 'Exbury
Hybrids'
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Exbury Azalea
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Ericaceae
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5
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deciduous shrub
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Upright and spreading, often scraggly, especially if grown in shade.
ADAPTABILITY:
Moist, well-drained soil high in organic material. Require shade, especially
in the south.
FUNCTIONS:
Specimen, border, naturalizing.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Mildew is a problem, especially in shaded sites. Not drought tolerant.
NATIVE RANGE:
Hybrid: Derived from crosses between R. calendulaceum, R.
arborescens, R. occidentale, R. molle
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zone 4-8 (cultivar dependent)
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
This summary sheet applies to Rhododendron species that are usually considered
deciduous Azaleas. There are many cultivars and hybrids listed in Dirr.
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