Rhododendron 'Midnight Flare' ~ 'Midnight Flare' Azalea

Rhododendron 'Midnight Flare' ~ 'Midnight Flare' AzaleaMidnight Flare is a dense evergreen shrub with small light green leaves that mature to dark green. Intense blooms of deep red flowers last from late spring into summer. A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well drained soils. Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors. Midnight Flare is notably vulnerable to colder temperatures. Type: Shrub Height: 3' 5' Spread: 3' 5' Spacing: 4 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9

‘Midnight Flare’ is a dense evergreen shrub with small light green leaves that mature to dark green.  Intense blooms of deep red flowers last from late spring into summer.  A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well-drained soils.  Azaleas are excellent pollination and butterfly attractors.  ‘Midnight Flare’ is notably vulnerable to colder temperatures.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  A low maintenance plant.  Moderate water needs, properly drained soils is a must to avoid root rot.  Mulch helps to keep roots from drying out. Keep away from drip lines of the walnut family. Acidify soils as needed (PH range of 5 to 6.5) Can use sulfur or iron sulfate to lower ph, and lime or limestone to raise PH.  Southern climates with excessive humidity are more prone to powdery mildew, twig blights, and rust.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Foundational Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Hinoki False Cypress, Chaenomeles, Camellia

IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Azalea Midnight Flare 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.