Summary
Richardson’s sweet azalea (Rhododendron arborescens var. richardsonii ) is a sweetly fragrant and broad spreading shrub that is the perfect addition to the summer garden. Beginning in June, Richardson’s sweet azalea produces masses of white flowers borne on a broadly rounded plant that grows up to 4′ tall and 6′ wide. It is tolerant of light shade to full sun in acidic, well-drained soils. In autumn this azalea develops striking bronze to scarlet foliage that adds to its ornamental value. Richardson’s sweet azalea can be incorporated in the garden as a companion or used as a specimen plant. It is striking when planted with yellowroot (Xanthorhiza simplicissima), coast leucothoe (Leucothoe axillaris), mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia), lobed barren strawberry (Waldsteinia lobata), alpine violet (Viola labradorica), and Bunny Blue® spreading sedge (Carex laxiculmis ‘Hobb’). Zones 4-7.
More Details
- Plant Type
shrub - Sun/Shade Conditions
partial-shade-to-full-sun - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
average-to-moist - Flowering Period
late-spring-to-early-summer - Soil PH
acidic - Flower Color
white - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
orange, red, yellow - Fruit/Seed Color
brown