PINKSHELL AZALEA, PINK SHELL RHODODENDRON
Rhododendron vaseyi
SKU: 2137-030
Description
The pinkshell azalea or pinkshell rhododendron is a beautiful deciduous shrub with large bell-shaped flowers in clusters of 5-7, rose-colored, that bloom in the spring before leaves appear. Native to North Carolina, and grows well in much of North America. It grows best in slightly moist acid soil and features a red fall color. In the wild, it grows near bogs and streams.
Location: Sun or shade
Type: Hardy shrub
Height: 5m, 17'
Hardiness zones: 5-7, possibly zone 4
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants may be poisonous.
Seeds per pack: 30
Germination: Rhododendron seeds have naturally low germination of about 30-40% for these seeds. Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. These seeds require light for germination. Surface sow the seeds on a sterile seed-start mix, and keep continually moist until plants germinate. Germinate at room temperature. Seeds germinate in about 6-8 weeks.
Description
The pinkshell azalea or pinkshell rhododendron is a beautiful deciduous shrub with large bell-shaped flowers in clusters of 5-7, rose-colored, that bloom in the spring before leaves appear. Native to North Carolina, and grows well in much of North America. It grows best in slightly moist acid soil and features a red fall color. In the wild, it grows near bogs and streams.
Location: Sun or shade
Type: Hardy shrub
Height: 5m, 17'
Hardiness zones: 5-7, possibly zone 4
Note: Ornamental use only. These seeds and/or plants may be poisonous.
Seeds per pack: 30
Germination: Rhododendron seeds have naturally low germination of about 30-40% for these seeds. Start these seeds right away to preserve viability, no matter the time of year. These seeds require light for germination. Surface sow the seeds on a sterile seed-start mix, and keep continually moist until plants germinate. Germinate at room temperature. Seeds germinate in about 6-8 weeks.
