For several weeks in early to mid spring the Oconee Native Azalea, Rhododendron flammeum, dominates the landscape with its abundant clusters of flame-red buds that open to brilliant multi-color blossoms in shades of red, orange, yellow, apricot, pink, and coral. The large clusters of 15 or more funnel-shaped flowers with showy stamens to 2 inches long bloom in early to mid spring as the leaves first begin to emerge.

Landscape & Garden Uses

Growing 5 to 8 tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, the Oconee Native Azalea is perfect for use a specimen or in clusters in woodland borders or other shady to partially shaded areas. As this native azalea grows taller lower branches can be removed to form a highly attractive small specimen tree for use in home foundation plantings or landscape borders. Also useful in pots, planters and other containers. A fine addition to azalea gardens, orange theme gardens, native plant gardens and cottage gardens.