Plumleaf Azalea
Rhododendron prunifolium ‘Skipper Lane’
The blooms of ‘Skipper Lane’ come July through August and provide an easy way to prolong the beauty of what azaleas have to offer. The red-orange blooms are set against a striking glossy deep green leaf. Azaleas thrive in areas that provide a little shade to protect it from the mid-day summer sun and acidic well-drained soil.
Conditions: Part sun to part shade; average soil
Size: 7′ tall, 4′ spread
Zone: 5 – 9
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies; provides cover and nesting habitat for birds
