Flame azaleas
The Flame Azaleas (Rhododendron calendulaceum) are blooming now. These native shrubs or small trees sometimes get as tall as 12 feet, and bloom at various times between April and the end of June, depending on elevation. They often grow in patches here and their flower color is extremely intense, ranging from shades of yellow and brilliant dark orange, to deep reds and everything in between, even shades of pink. When in bloom, they do look like “flames” in the woods. The common name for this shrub here is wild honeysuckle, probably because of their fragrance. I have three of these shrubs in my yard, and there are many more in the woods.
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An excellent article with many photos showing the different colors of flame azaleas here:
Special Plants and Special Places
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May 1, 2008 at 5:24 pm
And aren’t they pretty?
May 1, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Hi Quintarantino, yes, I really love these flowers.
Thanks for stopping by. :)
May 2, 2008 at 4:56 am
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 2, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Thanks, Marie! :)
These shrubs really are pretty with their intense color.
May 3, 2008 at 9:31 pm
Very pretty photos. These flowers really do look like flames of fire in the woods.
May 4, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Thanks Leeann, they really do!
May 12, 2008 at 9:29 am
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June 13, 2008 at 10:18 am
were could I purchase these on line?