Rhododendron 'Pat Ryan' ~ Pat Ryan Aromi Azalea spring-flower followed by small white berries

followed by small white berries that attract birds

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The small yellow flowers with numerous long stamen bloom in summer and are followed by narrow red-brown fruit capsules that persist in winter

fragrant flowers in early spring

The narrow green foliage turns yellow in fall and fades to beige in winter

Rhododendron 'Pat Ryan' ~ Pat Ryan Aromi Azalea spring-flower followed by small white berriesPat Ryan Aromi Azalea is an open upright deciduous shrub with medium green foliage. Fire red buds open up to fragrant clusters of large honeysuckle like flowers with shades of peach, orange, pink, and yellow in early spring. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. Pat Ryan is heat and humidity tolerant. Type: Shrub Origins: Aromi Hybrid Height: 6' 8' Spread: 4 6' Spacing: 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part