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Rhododendron austrinum (Orange Azalea, Florida Azalea)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 23705



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Rhododendron
Species: Rhododendron austrinum
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Deciduous
  • Fragrant
  • Native
  • Shrub
  • Wildflower
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • March
Flowering End edit
  • April
Leaf Colour edit
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Centre Piece
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Loamy / Medium
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Orange
  • Yellow/Gold
Wildlife Value edit
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Hummingbirds
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
Skill Level edit
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  • Water regularly for best growth. edit | delete
  • It is an Endangered Plant and must never taken from the wild edit | delete
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Other names for this plant:
Azalea austrina



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