Florida Flame Azalea (Rhododendron austrinum) 3 Gallon

Name: Florida Flame Azalea (Rhododendron austrinum) 3 Gallon
Brand: Flowing Well Tree Farm
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Brilliant Blooms • Pollinator Magnet • Native Southern Beauty

Growing Zones 6–9

The Florida Flame Azalea (from seed) bursts into spring with fiery orange, yellow, and gold blooms, lighting up the garden with color and fragrance. A true native treasure, this deciduous azalea is grown from seed at Flowing Well Tree Farm—perfect for naturalistic landscapes, woodland gardens, or pollinator-friendly plantings.

USDA Hardiness Zones:

Zones 6–9
Cold-hardy in the Southeast and lower Mid-Atlantic; performs best with some summer shade in hotter zones.

Soil Preferences:

Requires well-drained, acidic soil (pH 4.5–6.0)

Rich in organic matter — amend with peat, compost, or pine bark

Avoid alkaline or heavy clay soils unless amended properly

Planting Instructions:

Location: Partial shade is ideal — morning sun with afternoon shade preferred.

Hole: Dig a hole twice the width of the container/root system and slightly shallower than its height.

Planting: Place with the top of the root ball slightly above soil level. Azaleas do not like deep planting.

Backfill: Use amended soil (with pine fines or compost); press gently and do not compact.

Mulch: Add 2–3 inches of pine bark or pine straw mulch — keep off the crown.

Watering Guidelines:

Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy

Water 2–3 times per week during establishment (first 3 months)

After establishment, water during dry spells — especially in spring and summer

Avoid hard tap water if possible — rainwater or filtered water preferred for pH-sensitive roots

Fertilization:

Use a slow-release acid-loving fertilizer (e.g., 10-8-6 for azaleas)

Apply in early spring before blooming, and again lightly in late summer

Do not overfertilize — sensitive roots can burn easily

Organic options like cottonseed meal or fish emulsion work well

Why Choose Florida Flame Azalea?

Native and naturally pest-resistant
Showy blooms that attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
Perfect for woodland, native, or understory plantings
Seed-grown — genetically diverse and locally adapted

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