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Ericaceae
Florida Flame Azalea
Rhododendron austrinum
Southern warmth and hospitality.
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Rhododendron
- Native to
- Southeastern United States
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- Deciduous shrub
- Height
- 2-4 meters
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Acidic, moist, well-drained
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 6-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Florida flame azalea blooms before its leaves emerge, creating spectacular displays of golden flowers on bare branches.
- The flowers have a sweet honeysuckle-like fragrance that fills the surrounding woodland.
- It is one of only a few native azaleas with yellow to orange flowers.
- The long protruding stamens give the flower clusters a dramatic, spidery appearance.
- It hybridizes naturally with other native azalea species, creating a range of color variations.
Color meanings
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Warmth
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Hospitality
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Natural elegance