Gulf Coast seedling from Bobby Green.

NATIVE! Large, showy clusters of 1" light pink flowers in spring rise above whorled foliage. Slow-growing evergreen reminiscent of a broadleaf evergreen Rhododendron.

Plant Type: Shrub

Light: Full to Part Sun

Soil: Moist, well drained

Water Requirements: Adaptable

Bloom Time: Spring / Summer 

Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen

Full Size: 6-10' tall, 6-10' wide

Needs to be planted on a north-east to north-west facing slope for some reason. Those that are survive! Do not allow soil to dry out. We sell plants grown from a local, heat-tolerant population.