Florida Azalea
Rhododendron Austrinum
Overview
The Florida Azalea (Rhododendron austrinum) presents a stunning spring display with vibrant trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and pink. A deciduous shrub, it thrives in USDA zones 6-9, reaching 6-8 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width. Favoring partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil, it's ideal for woodland gardens. Its fragrant blossoms attract pollinators, adding vibrancy and biodiversity to your landscape.
Culture
- Sun
- Half, Shade
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 5–8
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 4–6 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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