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    • Photo of Rhododendron austrinum 'Escatawpa' flower, foliage by Almost Eden

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    Rhododendron austrinum 'Escatawpa'

    Also Known As

    • Escatawpa Florida Flame Deciduous Native Azalea

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-12'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Rhododendron austrinum 'Escatawpa' plant details

    Rhododendron austrinum 'Escatawpa' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring apricot and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, 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, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron austrinum 'Escatawpa'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: apricot and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron austrinum 'Escatawpa'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Still one of the best of the yellow deciduous native azaleas, Escatawpa is vigorous selection of the native Florida Flame Azalea producing nice rich yellow clusters of wonderfully fragrant flowers that emerge from dark gold and orange buds. With its hardy disposition and excellent vigor, Escatawpa was used by the Dodd's as one of the parents of their heat tolerant Confederate series azaleas.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Rhododendron austrinum 'Escatawpa' plant

    How to Grow Rhododendron austrinum 'Escatawpa'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • apricot
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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