Rhododendron 'Frederick Douglass' ~ Frederick Douglass Azalea winter-flower A heavy perfusion of lavender

A heavy perfusion of lavender flowers bloom on the large panicles in mid spring and again in summer

The large clusters of white flowers with yellow eyes bloom from late spring through summer attracting butterflies

The fragrant deep red flowers have a dark violet patch just below the center bloom from fall to spring

as the plant gets heavy

Eastern Redbud

Rhododendron 'Frederick Douglass' ~ Frederick Douglass Azalea winter-flower A heavy perfusion of lavenderFrederick Douglass Native Azalea is an upright native deciduous shrub that is part of the Confederate General Series that is noted for its larger fragrant flowers. Frederick Douglass has near white flowers with soft pink flushes and a dark yellow blotch bloom in spring as new growth emerges and dark green foliage with no fall color. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. Improved heat tolerance. Type: Shrub Origins: R.