Rhododendron 'Janet Blair' ~ Southgate® Breeze™ Rhododendron path-400 is a native evergreen tree

is a native evergreen tree in the holly family (Aquifoliaceae)

Tolerates droughts and is disease and pest resistant

The buds open green before swelling with a color depending on the soil PH - a vibrant red in acidic soils

Susceptible to rot

frost damage to buds

Rhododendron 'Janet Blair' ~ Southgate® Breeze™ Rhododendron path-400 is a native evergreen treeBreeze Rhododendron is a dense evergreen shrub that is part of the Southgate Series that is noted for its disease resistance and heat tolerance. Breeze has medium pink buds that open to white ruffled flowers with maroon splotching and dark green foliage with no fall color. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. Type: Shrub Origins: Dexter hybrid Height: 4' 5' Spread: 4 5' Spacing: 4' USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Full