Florida Flame Azalea
Scientific Name
Rhododendron austrinum
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
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Hardiness Zones
6a to 9b
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Florida Flame Azalea grows best in Partial Shade.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Acid (4.5-6.5)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Shrubs - Large
Plant Shape
- Irregular
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Florida Flame Azalea is Deciduous
Spread
4-8 feet
Height
6-10 feet
Growth Rate
Slow
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Medium
Flower Month
- March
- April
Flower Color
- Orange
- Yellow
- Red
Plant Role for Butterflies
Nectar
Additional Detail
Yellow/orange, clustered spring flowers. | Pests/Diseases: mushroom root rot, iron deficiency | attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, other birds
