Orange Macrantha Azalea

Light Needs

Partial Sun

(5-6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

2-4 Feet

Mature Spread

3-5 Feet

Growing Zones

7 to 9

Azaleas are attractive shrubs known for showy blooms, and the Orange Macrantha Azalea, or Rhododendron indica 'Macrantha Orange’, doesn’t disappoint. The bell-shaped flowers measure 2 inches wide and are a vibrant pinkish-orange shade. The rounded petals gently curl open, revealing pronounced stamens. This shrub reblooms, providing plenty of opportunities to enjoy showy flowers. Tiny, bright green foliage gives the shrub a full and lush appearance.

Create a vibrant foundation planting or border, define a space, or add a hedge around a deck or outdoor entertaining area with this shrub. Plant underneath a shade tree to add a burst of color to the dim space. The showy blooms make the Orange Macrantha Azalea a focal point, but it also coordinates well in a mixed bed with other blooming shrubs and perennials. Grow the Orange Macrantha Azalea in zones 7 through 9.

Orange Macrantha Azalea Care

The Orange Macrantha Azalea needs rich, acidic, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. Mature, established plants are drought tolerant and only need water during an extended dry period. Apply a slow-release fertilizer for acid-loving shrubs at the start of the growing season.

This Azalea naturally maintains a pleasant, rounded form, and pruning is unnecessary. Remove dead or damaged growth as needed. Apply a thick layer of mulch around the base of the shrub in the fall to protect against winter temperatures.

Orange Macrantha Azalea Spacing

Orange Macrantha Azalea shrubs reach 2 to 3 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. Plant shrubs 3 to 4 feet apart, center on center, to create a hedge.