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Key characteristics

Family: Ericaceae
Height: 2 to 3 feet
Width: 3 to 4 feet
Flower color: Rosy pink, double flowers resembling rosebuds, funnel-shaped
Foliage color: Tiny, evergreen leaves in a glossy green
Bloom time: Late May through June
Light: Prefers part shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Easy to grow; compact and spreading habit; suitable for small, shady spaces
Growing zone: USDA Zones 6 to 9
Wildlife: Butterflies and hummingbirds

Shrubs

Rhododendron 'Rosebud'

Rosebud Gable Hybrid Azalea

Rhododendron 'Rosebud' is a deciduous azalea known for its charming, rose-like blooms that open in mid to late spring. The double flowers are a rich shade of pink, with each petal delicately layered to create a resemblance to rosebuds, giving the plant its name. These blooms stand out against the fresh green foliage, which adds to the plant's appeal during the growing season.

Developed as a hardy cultivar, 'Rosebud' is appreciated for its reliable performance in a variety of climates.

Light

Prefers part shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late May through June

Find this plant

Works well in

Shade Gardens
Borders
Hummingbird Gardens
Woodland Gardens

Companion plants

Mahonias · Astilbe · Heucheras · Maidenhair fern · Corydalis · Lily-of-the-valley

Design tip

Feature ‘Rosebud’ near the front of a shaded planting where its unusually full, rose-like flowers can be appreciated at close range. Its spreading habit also helps fill space between upright shrubs, creating a softer transition across the lower planting layer.

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