The Jack Melton Native Azalea, a Rhododendron flammeum, dominates the landscape when it blooms in spring with its abundant ball-like clusters of red buds that open to truly amazing vivid red flowers. The large clusters of 15 or more funnel-shaped flowers with showy stamens to 2 inches long are truly a site to behold, and will surely draw attention. Selected by Earl Sommerville and what we think is one of the best in the Sommerville Collection.
 

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing 4 to 6 feet tall and wide, the Jack Melton Oconee Azalea is perfect for use a specimen or in clusters in woodland borders or other shady to partially shaded areas. To flower its best provide a few hours of sunlight per day or all-day filtered sun. Also useful in pots, planters and other containers. A fine addition to azalea gardens,red theme gardens, native plant gardens and cottage gardens.