Rhododendron poukhanense ( Apricot Gable Hybrid Azalea )
The Gable hybrid azaleas were introduced by the late Joseph Gable of Stewartstown , Pennsylvania . They are the issue of cross between R. poukhanense and R. kaempferi , as well as many other species and hybrids . Upright , evergreen shrub enjoin to be the hardiest azalea around . leave are glossy , dark green , lance - shape to ovate , around 1 inch long . Flowers are borne in showy trusses from mid to former spring ....