Enjoy FLORIDA FLAME AZALEA shrubs for their...

. showy golden yellow fragrant spring blooms >>> honeysuckle-like fragrance
. exceptional cold hardiness >>> considered hardy to -5 °F (-20°C)
. nectar-rich blooms that attract hummingbirds + butterflies
. deciduous upright growth habit >>> slow to moderate growth to 6'+
. enduring popularity >>> choice for wildlife habitat gardening + spring flowers

USDA plant hardiness zones: 6b, 7, 8, 9
Sunset plant hardiness zones: n/a [western states]

LIGHT: bright shade for best flower production [tolerates morning sun]
WATER: evenly moist
SOIL: fertile + humus-rich + acid + well-drained

Botanical Name: Rhododendron austrinum
Plant Family: Ericaceae - Heather Family
Plant Origin/Azalea Nursery Cultivar: Southeastern United States
Florida Flame is an endangered species [our plants are nursery-grown]
a.k.a: Flame Azalea, Florida Azalea/Rhododendron

How to grow Florida Flame Azalea Shrubs/Bushes:
. Select a location that provides adequate sunlight, water, and soil requirements [see above]
. Water regularly until established and during dry spells for optimum performance
. Fertilize azalea in early spring [use organic fertilizers for increased plant and soil health]
. Prune after flowering to maintain desired shape and height [usually not required]
. Maintain a mulch layer to conserve soil moisture and minimize pesky weeds
. Avoid unnecessary cultivation around azalea plants once they're established
. Grow flowering azaleas in winter-protected containers in colder climates

Shipping Size/Price: Premium Three Gallon [#3G] nursery-grown plant (11.36L)
We ship large, gift quality plants in their original container and soil. Florida Flame's guaranteed to delight your family and friends. Send living plant gifts that impress.

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