Rhododendron 'Aromi Sunrise' ~ Aromi Sunrise Native Azalea thorns Leonard Messel Magnolia is a

Leonard Messel Magnolia is a upright deciduous tree with bi-color star shaped flowers with white tops and purple undersides that bloom in spring before the medium green foliage emerges

and provides nectar to several specialized bees

evenly moist well-drained soil

IMAGES: Photos by (c)2008 Derek Ramsey (Ram-Man) and Chanticleer Garden

A carefree plant that is drought tolerant once established

Rhododendron 'Aromi Sunrise' ~ Aromi Sunrise Native Azalea thorns Leonard Messel Magnolia is aAromi Sunrise Native Azalea is a rounded deciduous shrub with emerald green foliage that turns orange bronze for fall. Red tipped orange buds open to fragrant clusters gold and orange flushed honeysuckle like flowers in mid spring. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. Aromi hybrids are heat and humidity tolerant. Type: Shrub Origins: Aromi Hybrid Height: 4' 6' Spread: 4 6' Spacing: 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 8 Culture: