Rhododendron canescens: Florida Pinxter Azalea

Florida Pinxter – Fragrant Native Azalea

Rhododendron canescens is a narrow deciduous azalea with fragrant, funnel-shaped white, pink, or deep rose flowers. Grows 15 feet tall, 5–6 feet wide. Mid-green leaves densely hairy beneath. Native to Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina to north Florida.

Culture

Moist, fertile, humus-rich acidic soil (pH 4.5–5.5) in dappled shade. Plant shallow, mulch. Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings late summer/autumn or layer in autumn. Many potential pests and diseases.

Features

• Fragrant flowers in white, pink, deep rose
• Native to southeastern U.S.
• 15–30 feet tall, 3–6 feet wide

Uses

Woodland gardens, specimen.