These hybrid shrubs have greyish woody stems and twiggy branchlets that form a compact rounded habit. They have small glossy dark green leaves and the single or double funnel-shaped white, pink, red, crimson and purple flowers appear during spring.

Hardiness zones 7 to 9

RhododendronKurume Hybrids are a selection of shrubs that are primarily derived from R. kiusianum X R. kaempferi and Rhododendron obtusum which are naturally found growing in the lower mountains of southern Japan.

Generally they prefer a well drained moist, sandy to light clay loam that is lime free and is tending acidic with a pH 5.5 to 6.5 and grow in a open sunny position with afternoon shade and are drought tender but light frost tolerant.

Kurume Azaleas are grown for their flowers and dense shrubby habit. They are planted in small or Japanese gardens along borders for screening or trimmed to form a hedge. They are also grown in tubs or planter boxes and are be used as a bonsai subject. They are suitable for coastal or low mountain regions establishing in 2 to 3 years and are moderately long lived. ID 398

Rhododendron(ro-do-DEN-dron) Kurume Hybrids

'Rhododendron': from Greek rhodon + dendron - rose tree; 'Kurume Hybrids': after the city of Kurume on Kyushu, Japan.

Ericaceae(er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Bilberries, Blueberries,Cranberies, Heathers, Heaths, Rhododendrons, Wintergreens