Rhododendron 'Admiral Franklin Buchanan' ~ Admiral Franklin Buchanan Native Azalea wild & native IMAGES: Carmen Castells Schofield

IMAGES: Carmen Castells Schofield

and its fissured bark on mature trees exposing attractive orange inner bark

and white from the liberty series

Prefers loamy

Prefers partial sun and well-drained soils

Rhododendron 'Admiral Franklin Buchanan' ~ Admiral Franklin Buchanan Native Azalea wild & native IMAGES: Carmen Castells SchofieldAdmiral Franklin Buchanan Native Azalea is an upright native deciduous shrub that is part of the Confederate General Series with foliage that turns orange bronze in fall. It's noted for its large, extremely ruffled deep orange flowers with a spicy fragrancy that blooms from red buds in early spring. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. Improved heat and humidity tolerance. Type: Shrub Origins: R. austrinum x Exbury Hybrid