Rhododendron 'Flame Creeper' ~ 'Flame Creeper' Azalea

Flame Creeper Azalea is a low growing re-blooming evergreen shrub with a spreading habit that makes it useful for groundcover, spilling over or even creeping up walls.  Intensely dense blooms of bright orange-scarlet flowers rebloom several times throughout the spring, attracting butterflies.  A very versatile plant that prefers partial sun with acidic rich, well-drained soils.  Type:  Shrub Height:  1.5' - 2.5' Spread:  2’ - 3’ Spacing:  2.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  6 - 9  Culture:  Part Sun Bloom Color:  Red Season of Interest:  Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  A low maintenance plant.  Moderate water needs, properly drained soils is a must to avoid root rot.  Mulch helps to keep roots from drying out. Keep away from drip lines of the walnut family. Acidify soils as needed (PH range of 5 to 6.5) Can use sulfur or iron sulfate to lower ph, and lime or limestone to raise PH.  Southern climates with excessive humidity are more prone to pow