Rhododendron Species, Flame Azalea
Rhododendroncalendulaceum

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhododendron (roh-do-DEN-dron)
Species: calendulaceum (kal-en-dew-LAY-see-um)

Synonym:Azalea calendulacea

Synonym:Azalea lutea

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Red
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage

Deciduous

Other details

Unknown

Seed Collecting

Unknown

Category

Shrubs

Patent Information

Non-patented

Foliage Color

Unknown

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown