These are a native plant in North Carolina, and chosen by the landscapers at my apartment complex. Some seem to be doing ok, others, not so much. Flame Azaleas are in many places in the southern Appalachian woods. I am amazed how much the flowers remind me of honeysuckle flowers.
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...I love Flame azalea and I remember seeing them in Georgia mountains on botany field trips. They are understory plants and thrive in filtered shade. I'm afraid that your landscaper didn't understand this!
ReplyDeleteYep, that's exactly the trouble. Not to mention no supportive happy bugs or fertilizer...just poison and sometimes mulch.
DeleteThe azaleas do resemble honeysuckle flowers!
ReplyDeleteI should have tried pulling out the long thing (stalix or something like that) to see if there was nectar. But I didn't see any bees interested in them either.
DeleteThey are pretty blooms, I like the closeups of the flowers. Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThanks, and welcome back Eileen. I've missed your frequent visits and comments. Looking forward to Saturday's critters from your recent trip!
DeleteThanks, and welcome back Eileen. I've missed your frequent visits and comments. Looking forward to Saturday's critters from your recent trip!
DeleteThey are well named.
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