Buy Flame Creeper Evergreen Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron indicum 'Flame Creeper'

Also Known As

Azalea 'Flame Creeper'
Azalea macrantha 'Flame Creeper'
Rhododendron 'Flame Creeper'

Plant type

shrub, groundcover

size

H: 6"-18"
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

6b-9b

6-9 inch | $34.75

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Flame Creeper Evergreen Azalea plant details

Flame Creeper Evergreen Azalea is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with bronze and green foliage. In spring orange and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Flame Creeper Evergreen Azalea

Plant type: groundcover shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant, creeping, dwarf, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Flame Creeper Evergreen Azalea

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This late blooming creeper makes a beautiful groundcover, and/or perhaps a fine bonsai?, with its small leaves and bright scarlet flowers. S-PSh/M/Acid

By: Forestfarm

Certainly one of my favorites and likely the favorite of others too. With summer watering tolerates full sun locations. Broad funnel-shaped flowers of scarlet-orange appear May into June.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Orange flowers, extremely low creeping azalea.

By: Thompson's Nursery

Noted for its tolerance of full sun, this reliable azalea displays a profusion of scarlet-orange flowers. It makes a delightful ground cover with its small leaves and creeping habit.