Rhododendron atlanticum 'Marydel' | 1 gal. pot
$35.00
SKU
RHD0093-NA_C
Picture lush, blue-green leaves, add medium-pink flowers covering the plant, a seductive scent, and you have 'Marydel'. Polly Hill found it growing wild near Marydel, Delaware close to the Choptank River. Stoloniferous, low-growing habit.
If you want a smaller native azalea with lush, blue-green leaves covered with super fragrant medium pink flowers this is it. Polly Hill found it in the wild in Delaware near the Choptank River and the town of Marydel.
| Common Name | Coast Azalea |
|---|---|
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Species | atlanticum |
| Cultivar | 'Marydel' |
| Hybridizer | Polly Hill |
| Parentage | Possibly a natural hybrid of R. atlanticum and R. periclymenoides |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Soil Moisture | Average, Moist, well-drained |
| Soil Type | Sandy Loam |
| Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Plant Type | Deciduous Shrub |
| Plant Size Selector | Medium Shrub (3-6 ft) |
| Plant Height | 3-4 ft |
| Plant Width | 5-6 ft |
| Bloom Color | Pink |
| Bloom Period | April, Early May |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Fragrant | No |
| Rare Plant | No |
| Native to | Hybrid-Not Applicable |
| Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Rarefind Exclusive | No |
| New Offering | No |
| Web Only | No |
| Nursery Only | No |
| Oversized Shipping | No |
| Catalog Category | Deciduous Azaleas |
| Hardy to Temp. (Fahrenheit) | -10 degrees F |
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