{"product_id":"rhododendron-atlanticum-marydel","title":"Rhododendron atlanticum 'Marydel' (Marydel Dwarf Azalea)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhododendron atlanticum 'Marydel', commonly known as the Marydel Coastal Azalea or Marydel Dwarf Azalea, is a highly prized, naturally occurring hybrid selection of native deciduous azalea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned for its exceptional flower fragrance and compact growth habit, it was originally discovered in the wild near Marydel, Delaware, by the celebrated horticulturist Polly Hill. It is widely considered a natural cross between Rhododendron atlanticum (Coastal Azalea) and Rhododendron periclymenoides (Pinxterbloom Azalea).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis native azalea typically reaches 3-4' tall and 5-6' wide.  It prefers partial shade or dappled, high open shade.  Morning sun with afternoon shade protects the leaves from scorching.  It requires acidic, organically rich, humusy, and well-drained soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will need consistent, medium moisture because it has a shallow, fibrous root system that does not like drying out.  However, it cannot tolerate wet feet, or standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost plant for the Brown Elfin Butterfly, the Azalea Sphinx Moth, and the Promethea Silkmoth.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is a vital source of nectar and pollen for several pollen-specialist bees, such as the Azalea Miner Bee, \u003cem\u003eAndrena carolina\u003c\/em\u003e, which has eeveolved to forage almost exclusively on early-blooming heath plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":49108756693247,"sku":"RHOATLMA-3G","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/1432\/4479\/files\/Rhododendronatlanticum_Marydel.jpg?v=1789752815","url":"https:\/\/wildrootsnativenursery.com\/products\/rhododendron-atlanticum-marydel","provider":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}