{"product_id":"vivid-red-azalea-rhododendron","title":"Red Ruffle Azalea (Rhododendron)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Ruffle Azalea (Rhododendron)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Evergreen Ruffled Red Flowering Shrub for North Florida Landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical Name: Rhododendron spp.\u003cbr\u003eCommon Name: Red Ruffle Azalea\u003cbr\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen flowering shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Ruffle Azalea is a beautiful evergreen azalea known for its vibrant ruffled red blooms and dense dark green foliage. This eye-catching flowering shrub adds bold spring color and texture to foundation plantings, shaded landscapes, woodland gardens, ornamental borders, and Southern garden designs throughout North Florida, South Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe uniquely ruffled red flowers create a showy spring display that stands out in the landscape while attracting pollinators. Red Ruffle Azalea is prized for its compact growth habit, evergreen foliage, and ability to thrive in warm Southern climates with partial shade and acidic soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Features:\u003cbr\u003e• Bright ruffled red blooms\u003cbr\u003e• Evergreen foliage year-round\u003cbr\u003e• Compact rounded growth habit\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent foundation landscape shrub\u003cbr\u003e• Great for shaded garden beds\u003cbr\u003e• Pollinator-friendly flowering plant\u003cbr\u003e• Classic Southern landscape favorite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Size:\u003cbr\u003eTypically reaches 3–5 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSun Requirements:\u003cbr\u003eMorning sun to partial shade. Benefits from protection from harsh afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Growing Zones:\u003cbr\u003eZones 8–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloom Season:\u003cbr\u003eSpring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloom Color:\u003cbr\u003eBright red with ruffled petals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen or Deciduous:\u003cbr\u003eEvergreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandscape Uses:\u003cbr\u003e• foundation plantings\u003cbr\u003e• flowering hedges\u003cbr\u003e• woodland gardens\u003cbr\u003e• ornamental borders\u003cbr\u003e• cottage gardens\u003cbr\u003e• shaded landscapes\u003cbr\u003e• accent shrub plantings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003cbr\u003ePrefers acidic, well-drained soil with regular watering during establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth Florida Growing Information:\u003cbr\u003eRed Ruffle Azaleas perform exceptionally well in North Florida landscapes and provide reliable spring color with minimal maintenance once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable at Advanced Nursery Growers in Defuniak Springs, Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003cbr\u003eWe are currently LOCAL PICKUP ONLY and do NOT offer shipping on this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#Azalea #RedRuffleAzalea #Rhododendron #EvergreenShrub #FloweringShrubs #NorthFloridaGardening #FloridaPlants #ShadePlants #FoundationPlants #SouthernGardens #LandscapePlants #SpringFlowers #FloweringHedge #FloridaPanhandleGardening #AdvancedNurseryGrowers #DefuniakSprings\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Advanced Nursery Growers","offers":[{"title":"3 GAL","offer_id":52248013701403,"sku":null,"price":18.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 GAL","offer_id":52248013734171,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/2976\/7239\/files\/red-ruffle-azalea-rhododendron.png?v=1779563836","url":"https:\/\/www.advancednurserygrowers.com\/products\/vivid-red-azalea-rhododendron","provider":"Advanced Nursery Growers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}