321. Rhododendron alabamense

Common name(s): Southern Upland White Azalea, Alabama Azalea

Plant type: deciduous medium shrub
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting, layering, grafting/budding

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: spring
Cutting maturity: semi-hardwood
Rooting hormone : IBA TALC 8000 PPM
Rooting environment : intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting : 70-75 degrees F
Time to rooting : 8-12 weeks
Comment: Wound cuttings.

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: late autumn
Time of year to sow seed: late autumn
Seed treatment : no information
Preferred temperature for germination : 65-70 degrees F
Time required for germination : 2-4 weeks

Propagation by Layering

Type of Layering: air, tip
Time of year to layer: spring
Wounding: remove a ring of bark

Propagation by Grafting

Time of year to graft: no information
Stock: rootstock: R. flavum
Comment: Cut suckers because they might take over the graft.