Rhododendron periclymenoides 'Rosy Pink' ~ Rosy Pink Native Azalea japanese garden The oval dark green leaves

The oval dark green leaves emerge copper-pink and turn bright orange in fall

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The terminal stems that hold the white flower clusters are distinctly red and contrast against the flowers and white fruits that follow

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Rhododendron periclymenoides 'Rosy Pink' ~ Rosy Pink Native Azalea japanese garden The oval dark green leavesRosy Pink Native Azalea is an upright native deciduous shrub with an open upright habit and green foliage that turns yellow in fall. Its clusters of deep pink buds open to fragrant bright pink honeysuckle like flowers that bloom from early to mid spring. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, well drained acidic soils. Does not tolerate dense clay. Type: Shrub Origns: Southeast N. America; GA Native Height: 5' 6' Spread: 3 4' Spacing: 4' USDA