Photo of Glowing Embers Exbury Azalea foliage by Karl Gercens III

Photo by Karl Gercens III

Used with permission, all rights reserved

Show all photos

Glowing Embers Exbury Azalea

Scientific Name: Rhododendron 'Glowing Embers'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 4'-5'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

More Options

Glowing Embers Exbury Azalea plant details

Glowing Embers Exbury Azalea is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with burgundy and green foliage. In spring orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Glowing Embers Exbury Azalea

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Glowing Embers Exbury Azalea

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: snail / slug, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Waxy orange-red flowers.

Gardening facts about Glowing Embers Exbury Azalea plant

How to Grow Glowing Embers Exbury Azalea

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

See other plant types of Rhododendron for your garden

aka Rhododendron bureavii x 'Fabia', Rhododendron fabia x bureavii

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 4'-6'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Rhododendron 'Fabia' x bureavii flower by Wendy Cutler
View Plant

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 4'-6'

Width: 3'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Rhododendron aberconwayi flower by Thompson's Nursery
View Plant

More Options

aka Rhododendron 'Iodes'

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-4'

Width: 2'-4'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Rhododendron alutaceum var. iodes by plant lust
View Plant

More Options

aka Rhododendron argyrophyllum 'Chinese Silver', Rhododendron argyrophyllum var. nankingense 'Chinese Silver'

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

6a-8b

Size

Height: 12'-14'

Width: 6'-12'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Rhododendron argyrophyllum ssp. nankingense 'Chinese Silver' form by plant lust
View Plant

More Options

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Rhododendron bureavii 'Lem' x pronum foliage by Patricia Cunningham
View Plant
+2111 more Rhododendron
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved