Leaves are 1 to 3 inches long and somewhat linear in shape. Growth rate is moderate. Sensitive to soils. Best planted i n shady areas and allowed to grow into sunny sites. They have very showy bloom in spring.
Flower colors are white to orange to red.
Hardy to cold temperatures. Can be tree-like. Specimen trees, middle ground shrubs, grown in pots and tubes. Usually grown in informal mass plantings. True Rhododendrons have 10 or more stamen.