Scientific Name
Rhododendron flammeum = R. speciosum
Common Name
Oconee azalea

Hardiness Zones: 6 to 7
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: --
Site Requirements: Partial shade; moist, well-drained soil
Height: 6 to 8 feet
Width: 6 to 8 feet
Texture: --
Form: Mounded
Flower/Fruit: 1.2 to 1.8" scarlet, yellow, pink, salmon, bright red flowers in spring; has an orange blotch; not fragrant; no glands
Foliage: Alternate, simple leaves
Comments: Good heat tolerance; native to mid-southeastern US
Cultivars: --
   


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