Plumleaf Azalea - Rhododendron prunifolium

Plumleaf Azalea is a gracious host that does her most showy and extravagant hosting in late summer when peach and pink flowers bloom. She has an erect, spreading, open habit that invites the eye, perching songbirds, and pollinator-hopefuls alike. Give her a home in a sometimes-shady patch and she'll turn it into a welcoming and colorful haven. Then you can be among her many guests, stopping by frequently for a chat and a cup of tea whenever you happen to be passing through her neighborhood.  Conditions: Part shade; moist, well-drained, acidic soil; intolerant of clay or overly saturated soilsSize: 8'-12' tall, 6'-8' wideZone: 5 - 9Wildlife Value: Flowers attract hummingbirds and bees, including the pollen specialist bee Andrena cornelli   Photos: Dave Korbonits