Pinxterbloom - Rhododendron periclymenoides (nudiflorum)

Common Name: Pinxterbloom
Botanical Name: Rhododendron periclymenoides (nudiflorum)
Category: Trees, Shrubs & Vines
Flower Color: Purple, Pink
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Conditions: Well-drained, Rich, Peaty, Moist , Acidic
Exposure/Light Requirements: Partial Sun/Partial Shade
Height: 4-6 feet
Wildlife: Butterflies and Other Pollinators, Birds
Description: This shrub can get 4-8 feet high and 3-5 feet wide. Flowers are pale pink to deep violet and are very fragrant. Blooms in the spring. Prefers sun to light shade and acidic soils. Grows in dry woods and along streams.
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