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Family: Thymelaeaceae
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Foliage color: Narrow lance shaped glossy deep green leaves often clustered toward the ends of the stems
Flower color: Soft pink buds opening to pale pink to nearly white tubular flowers with a sweet fragrance
Bloom time: Early to mid spring, often March to April
Light requirements: Partial shade to light full sun
Water requirements: Average moist well drained soil
Maintenance: Moderate; avoid heavy pruning and trim lightly after flowering while protecting roots from disturbance
Growing zone: USDA zones 6 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Bees, butterflies and other early season pollinating insectsThis plant can be seen at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden.