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Rhododendron austrinum/Flame Azalea
Colors vary greatly from this reddish-orange to yellow
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Scientific Name:
Rhododendron austrinum
Common Name:
Flame Azalea
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
7, 8, 9, 10
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Height:
5-8 feet
Spread:
5 - 10 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Yellow, Orange
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade, Shade, Morning sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
The Florida azalea is noted for its striking flowers that can range from a pale yellow to bright orange-red. Flowers are highly fragrant. They grow best where soils have not been disturbed as in a naturalistic setting adjacent to sandy streams.