AZALEA `ELSIE LEE`

Azalea 'Elsie Lee'
Elsie Lee Rhododendron
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Category:Broad-leaf Evergreen
Hardiness Zone:5-8
Height:3-4 ft
Spread:3-4 ft
Bloom Color:Pink Shades
Introduced in 1970 by Anthony M. Shammarello of South Euclid, Ohio, Elsie Lee is a stunning result of crossing Rhododendron 'Desiree' and Rhododendron 'Rosebud'. This semi-dwarf shrub features semi-double, widely funnel-shaped flowers, 2¼ - 2½ inches wide, in a beautiful shade of pink with bluish or lavender overtones. Growing to a height and width of 3 to 4 feet, 'Elsie Lee' boasts an upright, broad form, making it an elegant addition to any garden.