Rhododendron austrinum 'Cheerleader' ~ Cheerleader Flame Azalea

Rhododendron austrinum 'Cheerleader' ~ Cheerleader Flame AzaleaCheerleader Flame Azalea is a deciduous shrub with medium green foliage and large fragrant pom pom like clusters of rich yellow honeysuckle like flowers in early spring. Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained soils. There is not much known about this cultivar if you try it tell us what you think! Type: Shrub Origins: Southeast N. America; GA Native Height: 5' 6' Spread: 5 6' Spacing: 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 9 Culture: Full Sun,

Cheerleader Flame Azalea is a deciduous shrub with medium green foliage and large fragrant pom-pom like clusters of rich yellow honeysuckle-like flowers in early spring.  Best grown in part sun and rich, moist, acidic well-drained soils. 

There is not much known about this cultivar- if you try it tell us what you think!

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  Mulch in winter.  Proper care and air circulation should prevent most pest and disease problems. Rhododendrons are susceptible canker, crown rot, root rot, leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew, aphids, borers, lacebugs, leafhoppers, mealybugs, mites, nematodes, scale, thrips, and whitefly. 
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, and Hedges.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Hydrangea, Azalea, Coral Bells

IMAGE: Ezra S F, Rhododendron austrinum 1, CC BY 2.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown