To those looking for a compact, beautiful flowering shrub and a delightful fragrance, look no further! Marydel Coastal Azalea is a naturally occurring hybrid between Rhododendron atlanticum and Rhododendron perclymenoides discovered by renowned horticulturist Polly Hill along the Choptank River near the town of Marydel, Delaware. An established plant will abound with blush to pink colored blooms in mid spring making this wonderful shrub a great companion to early blooming ephemerals and later blooming azaleas.
Conditions: Part sun to part shade; medium moisture soils
Size: 3’-4’ tall, 5’-6’ wide
Zone: 5 - 8
Wildlife Value: Provides a nectar and pollen source for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
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