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    Flame Azalea

    Scientific Name: Rhododendron calendulaceum

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'-10'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Flame Azalea plant details

    Flame Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies 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 Azalea

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Flame Azalea

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Flame Azalea is an upright, deciduous shrub that is native to most of the eastern states. It can be found as far west as Ohio. The blooms come in a range of colors from red, orange to yellows. The Flame Azalea was first found by A. Michaux from the Blue Ridge Mountains in NC in 1795. This plant needs to have plenty of acidic soil. A soil test will help you determine your specific needs. Up to 3 inch blooms attracts hummingbirds and butterflies in late spring and early summer. Flame Azalea will add a splash of color to any landscape.|

    By: Maples N More Nursery

    ?Certainly the most gay and brilliant flowering shrub yet known? wrote W. Bartram 200 years ago about this 5-15' eastern-native shrub with its displays of fiery yellow, orange, and red flowers in early summer. PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Deciduous shrub, blooms: spring, orange-yellow Zone 5-9. 5'-10', Eastern US, part shade-sun, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Flame Azalea plant

    How to Grow Flame Azalea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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