General Information
•Status in Florida: Florida-Friendly (Cultivar of native species)
•Native Habitat: Moist woodlands and stream banks in the southeastern United States
•Native States: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi
•Growing Zones: USDA Zones 6a–9b
•Size at Maturity: 6–8 feet tall, 4–6 feet wide
•Phenology: Deciduous
•Life Cycle: Perennial
•Growth Rate: Moderate
•Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
•Bloom Season: Mid-spring
•Bloom Color: Multicolored—yellow, orange, and peachy pink with red-orange buds
Growth Conditions
•Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun to shade
•Soil Texture: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils
•Soil pH: Acidic (pH 4.5–6.0)
•Moisture Requirements: Moist; drought-tolerant once established
•Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low
•Keystone Plant: No
Landscape Considerations
•Recommended Landscape Uses: Specimen plant, woodland gardens, borders, containers
•Maintenance Tips: Prune after flowering to maintain shape; mulch to retain soil moisture
•Considerations: Highly fragrant flowers; attracts pollinators; may require supplemental watering during prolonged dry periods
•Hurricane Wind Resistant: No
•Erosion Control: No
•Nitrogen Fixing: No
Other Information
•Edible: No
•Pet Safe: Caution (azaleas can be toxic if ingested)
•Deer and Rabbit Resistance: No
•Historical Medicinal Uses: None documented
•Florida Native Companion Plant: Fothergilla gardenii, Itea virginica, Vaccinium spp.
•Wildlife Benefit: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
•Caterpillar Host Plant: No
•Propagation: Cuttings
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Special Notes on ‘Jackpot’ Cultivar:
•‘Jackpot’ is a standout selection of the Florida Flame Azalea, renowned for its vibrant, multicolored blooms that combine shades of yellow, orange, and peachy pink
•The large, fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers emerge in mid-spring, providing a striking display and a delightful honeysuckle-like fragrance
•This cultivar exhibits a bushy, upright growth habit, making it suitable for various landscape applications, including smaller garden spaces and containers
•‘Jackpot’ is noted for its high disease resistance and adaptability to the heat and humidity of the southeastern United States