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Buy Florida Flame Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron austrinum

Also Known As

Deciduous Azalea
Flame Azalea
Florida Azalea

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

7a-10b

9-12 inch | $40.75

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Florida Flame Azalea plant details

Florida Flame Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Florida Flame Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: orange, red and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, fragrant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Florida Flame Azalea

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tubular, funnel-shaped flower clusters open a golden yellow with overtones of orange and red. Elliptic to obovate leaves are softly pubescent. The plant is native to Northern Florida and surrounding geographical areas and is commonly known as the Florida azalea.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This deciduous shrub with open growth habit has medium sized, long, narrow foliage, covered on both sides with short soft hairs. The creamy, golden yellow, tubular and funnel shaped flowers deepen to shades of orange and red. They open either with or before the leaves and are held in trusses of 8-15 blooms. (PE, pe, Pentanthera)

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Deciduous Azalea native to the SE and I haven't met a native Azalea yet that doesn't get me all revved up and this is no exception. Honeysuckle type fragrant flowers that can be yellow to orange-red and blooming just as the new growth is starting. Fairly drought tolerant.