Chapman’s Rhododendron
Rhododendron minus var. chapmanii
Native to a handful of counties in northern Florida, Chapman’s Rhododendron is a federally endangered plant that is sure to bring a pop of springtime color and character to your garden. This deciduous shrub flowers in early April, showing off upright, rosy pink flowers and leathery leaves which emerge after the flowers fade. A must-have for the azalea admirer or conservation conscious gardener.
Conditions: Light shade or dappled sun; sandy acidic soil with good drainage
Size: 3′ – 6′ height, 3′ – 6′ spread
Zone: 8 – 9
Wildlife Value: Flowers support hummingbirds and uncommon specialist native bees, including Andrena cornelli (azalea mining bee); genus is larval host to over 50 species of butterflies and moths
