Shrubs & garden character · Western North Carolina field companion

Flame azalea

Rhododendron calendulaceum

Premier WNC native azalea for acidic woodland-edge sites.

Sun Exposure: Part sun–part shade
Mature Height (ft): 6–12
Mature Width (ft): 4–8
Bloom Season: Late spring

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Sun Exposure

Part sun–part shade

Growth Habit

Upright open

Mature Height (ft)

6–12

Mature Width (ft)

4–8

More growing details

Bloom Season

Late spring

Bloom Color

Yellow-orange-red

Evergreen / Deciduous

Deciduous

Native Status

NC mountain native

WNC Notes

Premier WNC native azalea for acidic woodland-edge sites.

Drought Tolerance

Low–moderate

Wet-Soil Tolerance

Moderate

Deer Resistance

Moderate

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**Flame azalea · Botanical detail**◐ Part sun or part shadeStacy Hodes ↗ · CC BY 4.0
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