Botanical profile

Rhododendron 'Weston's Innocence'

Latin name
Rhododendron 'Weston's Innocence'
Common name
Azalea ‘Weston’s Innocence’
Type
Shrub
Family
Ericaceae

Rhododendron ‘Weston’s Innocence’ is a hardy azalea from the Weston series, prized for its fragrant summer blooms of delicate, slightly pinkish-white flowers, often with a yellow blush at the center. Unlike many azaleas, it blooms later in the season, extending garden interest with elegance. Its rounded habit and dark green deciduous foliage, which develops beautiful autumn colors, make it an excellent choice for borders, dappled shade, or naturalized plantings. It attracts pollinators while offering a light and refined presence. Adapted to acidic, rich, and well-drained soils, it prefers a sunny to semi-shady exposure. Rhododendron ‘Weston’s Innocence’ is perfect for those who want to add fragrance, softness, and late-season blooms to the garden.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular, keep the soil cool
Fertilization
Fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring
Soil type
Acidic, rich, cool, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-30 °C (-22 °F)
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Early to mid-summer
Flower color
Pinkish white with a yellow center
Fruiting
Dry discrete capsules
Foliage color
Dark green, autumnal hues
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 ft 1.2 in (1.25 m)
Width
1 m (3 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

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