Magenta Rose Flame Native Azalea is a rare variety of a deciduous shrub with medium green foliage. Large fragrant clusters of honeysuckle-like magenta pink flowers with yellow accents bloom in early spring. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils.
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Origins: |
Piedmont Region of GA and SC |
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Height: |
6' - 8' |
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Spread: |
4’ - 6' |
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Spacing: |
5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Mulch in winter. Proper care and air circulation should prevent most pest and disease problems. Rhododendrons are susceptible canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whitefly.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, Azalea, Coral Bells
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Rhododendron flammeum 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Rhododendron flammeum 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
