Varnadoe’s Phlox Pink Piedmont Azalaea

Varnadoes Phlox Pink Azalea
Common Name:
Varnadoe’s Phlox Pink Piedmont Azalaea
Botanical Name:
Rhododendron canescens ‘Varnadoe Phlox Pink’
Family:
Ericaceae
Zone:
6-9
Height:
10-12’
Spread:
12-15’
Bloom Time:
April, May
Bloom Description:
Dense clusters of bright and light pink flowers appear in mid-spring and fill the air with a spicy aroma. The flowers are tubular with elongated stamens emerging from the centers. This is a more drought and heat tolerant selection of Piedmont Azalea.
Trail/Garden Location:
Art Trail, North Lawn
Garden Uses:
It is best used as a specimen shrub in a woodland garden or planted in small groupings to brighten up a shade garden. They can naturalize an area, so give some breathing room.
Wildlife Benefits:
Used as a source of nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies.
Leaf Type:
Dark green, elliptical leaves emerge after flowering.