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Rhododendron schlippenbachii | Royal Azalea

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DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron schlippenbachii is a deciduous azalea admired for early-season bloom and lush foliage. In spring, usually April into May, lightly fragrant, saucer-shaped flowers open pale pink to light rose, often with small red spots on the upper petals. Flowers appear as leaves begin to unfurl, creating a soft canopy of color along the branch tips.

Native primarily to Korea and adjacent parts of northeast China and the Russian Far East, it was first brought to wider botanical attention after collections made in Korea. Leaves often appear in whorls near the shoot ends and turn yellow, orange, and red in autumn, extending seasonal interest.

DESCRIPTION
Rhododendron schlippenbachii is a deciduous azalea admired for early-season bloom and lush foliage. In spring, usually April into May, lightly fragrant, saucer-shaped flowers open pale pink to light rose, often with small red spots on the upper petals. Flowers appear as leaves begin to unfurl, creating a soft canopy of color along the branch tips.

Native primarily to Korea and adjacent parts of northeast China and the Russian Far East, it was first brought to wider botanical attention after collections made in Korea. Leaves often appear in whorls near the shoot ends and turn yellow, orange, and red in autumn, extending seasonal interest.

  • Family: Ericaceae
    Height: 10 to 15 ft
    Width: 10 to 15 ft
    Foliage color: Deciduous medium green leaves arranged in distinctive whorls, turning yellow to bronze in fall
    Flower color: Soft pink to pale rose flowers with darker pink or reddish spotting near the throat
    Bloom time: Early to mid spring
    Light requirements: Full sun to part shade
    Water requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Low to moderate; prune lightly after flowering only if shaping is needed
    Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 7
    Wildlife attractors: Fragrant shows of spring flowers attract pollinators

    This plant can be seen at the Washington Park Aboretum.

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Sun Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Foundation Plantings
    ‍ ‍ ● Cottage Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Specimen Plants

    Companion Plants:
         Tulips                Bluebeard
         Feverfew           Larkspur
         Sea thrifts         Beautyberry

    Design Tip:
    Allow Rhododendron schlippenbachii room to develop as a focal shrub, where its open deciduous framework will contrast with denser evergreens nearby. Its changing seasonal presence makes it especially effective in plantings designed to evolve noticeably from spring through autumn.