Flame Azalea
Shrub

Flame Azalea

Rhododendron calendulaceum

Outrageous blooms in hot orange, red, and yellow on a deciduous native azalea that stops people in their tracks.

Handle with care

Every part is poisonous, including honey made from the flowers. Keep prunings away from grazing animals, which are far more often poisoned than people.

Bloom Season
May - Jun
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Sun Requirements
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
◑ Part Shade2-4 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
6-12' tall
USDA Zones 5-8
Bloom Colors
Orange
Red
Yellow
Traits
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly△ Deer Resistant
Soil
Loam
Where to buy
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Pairs Well With
Azalea
Shrub
Rhododendron
Shrub
Mountain Laurel
Shrub
Serviceberry
Tree
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