New England Wild Flower Society

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Rhododendron atlanticum

coast azalea

The diminutive coast azalea is a striking, fragrant choice for open understories or consistently moist garden borders, where, if allowed, it may spread into a fragrant thicket with an abundance of light pink blooms with white interior petals.

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Height: 2-6 ft
Spread: 2-5 ft
Hardiness Zone: 6-8


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Ecoregion
Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Tolerance
Salt Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Fragrant
Landscape Use
Specimen


North American Distribution


coast azalea - Rhododendron atlanticum from Native Plant Trust