Rhododendron 'George L. Taber' ~ George Taber Azalea knock-out The dramatic red-black leaves on

The dramatic red-black leaves on matching stems are contrasted by the heavy blooms of hot pink panicles that bloom all summer

In terms of landscape use

Other issues include canker

(2)  AfroBrazilian: Aleksandrs Balodis

Best grown in  full sun and rich

Rhododendron 'George L. Taber' ~ George Taber Azalea knock-out The dramatic red-black leaves onGeorge Taber Azalea is a larger and dense reblooming evergreen shrub that takes pruning for size management if needed very well. It has light green leaves and an early heavy boom of pale white pink flowers with darker pink throats through spring and has a smaller bloom again in fall. A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well drained soils. Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors. Type: Shrub Height: 6'