Rhododendron viscosum – Swamp Azalea

Description

Swamp Azalea is a loosely upright native shrub
 that can be deciduous or evergreen  with simple green leaves that turn red in fall if deciduous.  The very fragrant, sticky white flowers bloom from late spring into summer.  Deadheading spent flowers can extend the bloom season. 
 Best grown in 
part sun
 and rich, moist to wet well-drained acidic soils. 

Note: All parts are highly toxic if ingested.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.Water Regularly.Mulch in winter.  Proper care and air circulation should prevent most pest and disease problems. Rhododendrons are susceptible canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whitefly. 

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Privacy Screen, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS:Hydrangea, Azalea, Coral Bells

IMAGES: Doug McGrady, Rhododendron viscosum (clammy azalea), Coventry, RI (32017699062), CC BY 2.0, (2) Doug McGrady, Rhododendron viscosum (Clammy Azalea), West Greenwich, RI (32047939841), CC BY 2.0 (3) Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA, Texas Azalea – Flickr – treegrow (2), CC BY 2.0, (4) Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA, Texas Azalea – Flickr – treegrow, CC BY 2.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.