R. 'Skipper Lane Prunifolium'

Overview:

From Kelly Strickland collection this is a very bright red native azalea selection of R. prunifolium. This plant blooms in August and sometimes into September. 

 

Additional Information:

Name	Rhododendron 'Skipper Lane Prunifoilum'
Hybridizer/Origination	Strickland (plant id STR 46N) R. prunifolium
Height	8'+
Width	4'-6'
Hardiness Zone	6,7,8, 9
Soil Type	Sandy loam
Sun/Shade	Morning sun / afternoon shade or filtered light throughout the day. Whereas more sun is fine for earlier blooming plants, later blooming plants prefer less sun. The more light a plant gets, the more bloom buds will set the following year. Blooming plants that blossom later in the year and receive too much direct afternoon sun, may result in blooms lasting a shorter time period. Avoid full afternoon sun unless in the northern regions of the country.
Bloom Time	Late summer/early fall
Fragrant?
Foliage interest?