Flame Azalea

Price range: $20.00 through $35.00

Flame Azalea is an upright, deciduous shrub that is native to most of the eastern states. It can be found as far west as Ohio. The blooms come in a range of colors from red, orange to yellows. The Flame Azalea was first found by A. Michaux from the Blue Ridge Mountains in NC in 1795.

Flame Azalea needs to have plenty of acidic soil. A soil test will help you determine your specific needs. It will benefit from a yearly fertilizing using Holly-Tone if the soil is not greater than 6.0 pH. Up to 3 inch blooms attracts hummingbirds and butterflies in late spring and early summer. Flame Azalea will add a splash of color to any landscape. NOTE: These are grown from seed and can vary in bloom color. We cannot guarantee the color of the blooms as these are seed grown.

Botanical Name: Rhododendron calendulaceum
USDA Zone: 5 – 7
Average Height: 4′ – 10′
Average Width: 4′ – 10′
Sun Exposure: Sun to part shade

Flame Azalea Planting/Care Instructions

Before planting, have your soil tested to see what amendments are needed. Click this link to check your frost dates: Frost Dates. Check the light preferences for your plant and choose your location accordingly.

When you receive your Flame Azalea, soak the root ball in water for 20 minutes upon arrival before planting or potting. Gently break up the root ball. This will help the roots of your Flame Azalea to grow out into the soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of your plant. Fill in the hole tightly with soil to avoid any air pockets.

Add a bit of slow-release fertilizer to help new plants to grow quickly. Add the recommended amount per fertilizer instructions. Be sure to water your Flame Azalea until it is established. In addition, pull weeds out when they appear. They take nutrients from the soil.

Additionally, certain plants may need staking. Whenever they become too heavy to stand on their own, add bamboo or fiberglass stakes for the plants to lean against or tie up for support.
Prune plants as needed to encourage growth. Always sterilize your pruners when pruning plants to prevent the spread of diseases.

If you have trouble keeping up with your pruners, check out our locally hand-made leather pruner holster here.

Lastly, enjoy your Flame Azalea and your time in the garden!

SKU: FLAMEAZALEA Category: Shrubs Tags: Azalea, Native, Orange Blooms, Red blooms, shrub, Yellow Blooms

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Please Note: We currently do not ship plants to Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Utah or Washington. These states have strict shipping regulations against pests from other states. Extended transit time is also a factor in this decision. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Many factors influence which plants will thrive in a given location. Heat, cold, and elevation are just a few that can have a big impact. ** Pot size may vary as the size of plant could dictate the price.

We grow some plants, especially Japanese maples, in a greenhouse. For this reason, the colors may not be true to what they would be if they were grown in the sun. In this case, plants should be slowly acclimated to sunnier areas.

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