Rhododendron calendulaceum - Flame Azalea

Flame Azalea is a large native deciduous shrub with a loosely upright habit and simple green foliage that turns yellow-red in fall.  Its loose flower trusses can be fiery shades of yellow, orange, or red bloom in mid to late spring.  Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils. 

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  Mulch in winter.  Proper care and air circulation should prevent most pest and disease problems. Rhododendrons are susceptible canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whitefly. 

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Azalea, Coral Bells

IMAGES: Prides Corner, Azalea calendulaceum

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.