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Posted 10/25/2022 in Shrub

Rhododendron calendulaceum

An upright, loosely branched deciduous shrub, Rhododendron calendulaceum features funnel-shaped no yellow, orange, or red flowers in mid-spring. Elliptic medium green leaves turn yellow-red in the fall.

Post Details

Latin Name
Rhododendron calendulaceum
Common Name
Flame Azalea
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
4-8 ft
Spread
8-10 ft
Suggested Uses
Shrub Borders
Potential Pests
Canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leaf hoppers

Plant Story

An upright, loosely branched deciduous shrub, Rhododendron calendulaceum features funnel-shaped no yellow, orange, or red flowers in mid-spring. Elliptic medium green leaves turn yellow-red in the fall.

Special Care Instructions

Requires proper drainage. Roots can't dry out. Clip off spent flowers. Requires good mulch.

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