Florida Flame Azalea, Southern Yellow Azalea, Honeysuckle Azalea, Orange Azalea, Flame Azalea, Deciduous Azalea, Early Midseason Azalea
Noted for its incredibly brilliant golden blossoms and lovely fragrance in spring, Rhododendron austrinum, commonly known as Florida Flame Azalea, is a spectacular deciduous Azalea. Rich with a delightful honeysuckle fragrance, its compact clusters of 10 to 24 golden-yellow, funnel-shaped flowers with elegantly protruding red stamens, are often flushed red or peach at their base, producing a magnificent display. Blooming in early to mid-spring, the blooms appear on naked stems or as the leaves emerge. The deciduous foliage of elliptic, mid-green leaves is covered with downy soft hair and turns yellow to bronze-orange in fall. Native to Florida’s panhandle and southern Georgia, this loose, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub is heat tolerant and performs well in hot climates. Mildew resistant, it is not adapted to cool summer areas. Compact and delightfully scented, Flame Azalea makes a valuable addition near a patio and around the home.
Hardiness |
6 - 10 |
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Heat Zones |
6 - 10 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Rhododendron |
Common names | Rhododendron, Azalea |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid) |
Height | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi |
Tolerance | Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Hardiness |
6 - 10 |
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Heat Zones |
6 - 10 |
Climate Zones | 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Rhododendron |
Common names | Rhododendron, Azalea |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid) |
Height | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spacing | 36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi |
Tolerance | Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Rhododendron austrinum (Florida Flame Azalea) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Rhododendron austrinum (Florida Flame Azalea) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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