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Rhododendron simsii (Sim's Azalea, Indoor Azalea, Azalea Indica)

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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Species: Rhododendron simsii
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Houseplant
  • Perennial
  • Shrub
  • Subtropical
  • Tropical
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • Winter
Flowering End edit
  • Spring
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Elliptic
  • Lanceolate
  • Ovate
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Cottage Garden
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Shade Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Loamy / Medium
  • Sandy / Light
Soil pH edit
  • <5.5 (Strongly acidic)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Pink
  • Purple
  • Salmon
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bird - food (fruit/berries/insects/seeds)
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Hummingbirds
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Stem Cutting
  • Layering - Simple
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Bernieh (621)
toni (36069)
Frank (2698)

Plant suggested by: Bernieh (621)


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