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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: requires light for germination, surface sow and keep moist

Other: Sterile soil should be used, care should be taken to not sow the seed too thick

Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

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Introduced

Rhododendron periclymenoidesRhododendron periclymenoides

Pink Azalea, Pinxterbloom, Pinxterflower

In Stock: 0.071 lb (Total:0.071lb)

Rhododendron periclymenoides

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0.07 lb NC

Details

Germination:

40%

Germination test:

estimate

Purity:

50%

Seeds per lb:

2,250,000

Quantity:

0.07 lb

Collected in:

North Carolina

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837386

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: requires light for germination, surface sow and keep moist

Other: Sterile soil should be used, care should be taken to not sow the seed too thick

Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Native

Introduced

Discover the enchanting Rhododendron periclymenoides, commonly known as Pinxterbloom Azalea—an alluring deciduous shrub perfect for your garden oasis. Thriving in the landscapes from Massachusetts to South Carolina and Tennessee, this member of the Ericaceae family is well-suited for woodland gardens, swamp margins, and open spaces. With a typical growth height of 2 to 6 feet, it brings a captivating allure with its dense, bushy structure and clusters of soft pink to white, slightly fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers that emerge in April, heralding the arrival of hummingbirds with their early nectar offering.

Ideally cultivated in acidic, well-drained soils, Pinxterbloom Azalea prospers in dappled shade, making it perfect for shaded garden corners or as a hedge in pollinator gardens. Watch it thrive in well-drained soils, where its shallow, fibrous roots benefit from a light mulch to maintain moisture and stabilize temperatures. Though generally low-maintenance, it's best to remove spent flower clusters post-bloom to encourage energy storage for subsequent blooms. Placed as a specimen plant or in groups, this azalea beckons a variety of pollinators, ensuring your garden stays vibrant and biologically active. Embrace the beauty of this shrub and let it be your garden's star during its stunning bloom period.