Rhododendron 'Frederick Douglass' ~ Frederick Douglass Azalea less-2ft-spread (2) User:BotBln

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Airy clusters of tiny creamy white bell-like flowers bloom on purple spires in late spring to summer attracting butterflies

(1) 山茶花 Camellia japonica cultivars 1 [昆明金殿植物園 Kunming YuanLin Botanic Gardens

Susceptible to leaf scorch or drop if not protected from afternoon sun in hotter climates

Rhododendron 'Frederick Douglass' ~ Frederick Douglass Azalea less-2ft-spread (2) User:BotBlnFrederick Douglass Native Azalea is an upright native deciduous shrub that is part of the Confederate General Series that is noted for its larger fragrant flowers. Frederick Douglass has near white flowers with soft pink flushes and a dark yellow blotch bloom in spring as new growth emerges and dark green foliage with no fall color. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. Improved heat tolerance. Type: Shrub Origins: R.