Rhododendron ( Ilam Martie Ilam Hybrid Azalea )
The Ilam azalea are hybrids developed in New Zealand from crosses between R. molle , R. calendulaceum , and R. viscosum . Upright , deciduous bush that is cold hardy from -10 to -20 degrees F. Leaves are elliptic to oblong , 2 to 6 column inch long . Flowers are stand in large , showy truss from too soon to late spring . The deciduous hybrid azalea , like its native opposite number , is know for fantabulous downslope color and unexcelled spring flowers ....