Golden Flare Azalea

Azalea x 'Golden Flare' (Exbury hybrid)

Pronunciation: uh-ZAY-lee-uh
SKU #00777
5-9

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 6 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9

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Description An extremely hardy selection that produces a massive spring display of vivid yellow single blooms, each with a reddish orange blotch. The mounding form is excellent for massing in shrub borders and perennial beds, or as a vibrant flowering foundation plant. Deciduous.
Bloom Time Late spring
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators
Growth Rate Moderate
Growth Habit Rounded
Flower Attributes Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Border, Container, Hedge
Flower Color Yellow
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Redbud (Cercis); Quince (Chaenomeles); Astilbe (Astilbe); Orange Grape Holly (Mahonia); Holly Fern (Polystichum); Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Care Instructions Thrives in humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch. Prune to shape and apply an acid fertilizer after flowering.
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DescriptionAn extremely hardy selection that produces a massive spring display of vivid yellow single blooms, each with a reddish orange blotch. The mounding form is excellent for massing in shrub borders and perennial beds, or as a vibrant flowering foundation plant. Deciduous.
Bloom TimeLate spring
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesAttracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitRounded
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Hedge
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsRedbud (Cercis); Quince (Chaenomeles); Astilbe (Astilbe); Orange Grape Holly (Mahonia); Holly Fern (Polystichum); Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch. Prune to shape and apply an acid fertilizer after flowering.

Frequently asked questions

Does Golden Flare Azalea produce flowers?
Late spring
Is Golden Flare Azalea evergreen or deciduous?
Golden Flare Azalea is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Golden Flare Azalea?
Golden Flare Azalea is Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators.
How fast does Golden Flare Azalea grow?
Golden Flare Azalea has a Moderate growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Golden Flare Azalea?
Golden Flare Azalea grows in an Rounded habit.
Where can I use Golden Flare Azalea in my landscape?
Golden Flare Azalea is suitable for: Border, Container, Hedge.
What color are Golden Flare Azalea flowers?
Golden Flare Azalea produces Yellow flowers.
What color is the foliage of Golden Flare Azalea?
Golden Flare Azalea has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Golden Flare Azalea?
Good companion plants for Golden Flare Azalea include: Redbud (Cercis); Quince (Chaenomeles); Astilbe (Astilbe); Orange Grape Holly (Mahonia); Holly Fern (Polystichum); Coral Bells (Heuchera).
How do I care for Golden Flare Azalea?
Thrives in humus-rich, acidic, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Keep roots cool with a layer of mulch. Prune to shape and apply an acid fertilizer after flowering.

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