Red Azalea
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Red Azalea
rhododendron simsii
The Red Azalea is a beautiful flowering plant that brightens up gardens with its vibrant red blooms. It's a favorite spot for butterflies and bees who love to visit its flowers!
Habitat: Red Azaleas thrive in gardens, parks, and forested areas.
Appearance
The Red Azalea is a vibrant, evergreen shrub covered in a dazzling profusion of trumpet-shaped flowers, often appearing in fiery shades of scarlet, crimson, or ruby. Its glossy, dark green leaves provide a striking backdrop, making the intense red blooms visually distinct and spectacular.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyEricaceaeGenusRhododendron
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Azalea flowers often have tiny freckles called 'nectar guides' that lead bees straight to their sugary treats!
Despite their beauty, every part of the azalea plant is toxic if eaten, even the honey made from their nectar!
Some ancient azaleas have been known to live for hundreds of years, becoming gnarled, beautiful garden treasures!
The vibrant red color of Azaleas is a powerful signal, often attracting hummingbirds to help spread their pollen!
Special abilities
Ability
Chemical Defense
Red Azalea has toxic compounds that help it defend against hungry herbivores, making its leaves unappetizing to eat.
Ability
Pollinator Beacon
Red Azalea produces abundant, showy flowers and sweet nectar that help it attract various insects for successful pollination.
Ability
Shade Resilience
Red Azalea can thrive in partial shade, thanks to its ability to photosynthesize efficiently in lower light conditions.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-200 cm
- Spread
- 100-200 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late winter to spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Provides nectar for foraging bees
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Buzz pollination helps release pollen
eaten by
Vine weevil
Otiorhynchus sulcatus
Larvae munch on roots, adults nibble leaves
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Chinese AzaleaFlowering AzaleaIndoor AzaleaSimsii Azalea
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Red Azalea?
100-200 cm
How wide does Red Azalea spread?
100-200 cm
How big are the flowers on Red Azalea?
3-5 cm
When does Red Azalea bloom?
Late winter to spring
Is Red Azalea edible?
No
Is Red Azalea toxic?
Moderate
What is Red Azalea's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Red Azalea pollinated?
Insect
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