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FLASHPOINT™ Red

Azalea

Rhododendron x

'CTRXULT'

PPAF; CBRAF

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Flashpoint Red azalea is a true red azalea. Flashpoint Red azalea has a compact mounded shape.
  • Hardy
  • Vibrant Color
  • Compact
Description

Flashpoint Red azalea is a true red azalea that's both cold- and heat-tolerant. Year after year, this plant has amazed in trials as it becomes a cloud of densely packed, vivid red blooms. Between its heavy flower set, amazing color, and perpetually appealing compact mounded shape, this vastly improved version of 'Hot Shot' is primed to fly off the shelf at garden centers.

USDA Zone
5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2-3'
Width
2-3'
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Spring
Flower Color
Red
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Cool, acidic soils with abundant organic matter and good drainage are required.

Pruning

Rarely needed; Prune after flowering if required.

Uses

Specimen; foundation plantings; mixed borders.

Growing Tips

Mulch to protect the shallow roots in summer and winter.

Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Heat tolerant, New

Filters: Botanical genus: Rhododendron , Common name: Azalea, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Red flowers, Green foliage

Features: Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Compact, Heat tolerant, New

Filters: Botanical genus: Rhododendron , Common name: Azalea, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Spring, Red flowers, Green foliage