{"title":"Native Azalea Species","description":"\u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#808000\" style=\"color: #808000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFall to early Spring is the best time to plant deciduous azaleas, as long as the ground is not frozen. This gives the azaleas time to establish roots without the stress of supporting foliage and blooms. Some plants are available in larger sizes, to view or buy larger plants click on the plant photo, name or info and check the drop down box for sizes available and the price. Three\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808000;\"\u003egallon azaleas are not shipped, you must pick these up at the nursery. \u003cspan color=\"#ff0000\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#808000\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNote when you get this error  message : Sorry but that product is out of stock. Please click on the select box and select another size to order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"r-alabamense-alabama-azalea","title":"R. alabamense (Alabama Azalea)","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhite flowers with a yellow blo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etch, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ea pink blush, blooms May- June- fragrant, 12\"-16\" grows to 4'- 6',  zone 6-9  \u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Mountain Mist Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon pot","offer_id":39740367077555,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal - Local pick-up only","offer_id":44180032422067,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/8625\/6051\/products\/R-alabamense-plant-4.14.jpg?v=1620073664"},{"product_id":"r-arborescens-sweet-azalea","title":"R. arborescens (Sweet Azalea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear white blooms with red stamens, dark green foliage, very fragrant, blooms mid to late summer, needs moist soil. 12\" to 16\". grows to 12' to 20' at maturity in 20 years.  Zone 4-7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: Plants in 3 gallon pots cannot be ordered for shipping. They must be picked up at the nursery. Call 828-712-3246 to make an appointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Mist Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon pot","offer_id":39740453617843,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal - Local Pick-Up Only","offer_id":40772222484659,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/8625\/6051\/products\/R-arborescens-20160902_174538.jpg?v=1620073221"},{"product_id":"r-calendulaceum-flame-azalea","title":"R. calendulaceum (Flame Azalea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHas large orange blooms May-June, colors vary from yellow to red, most are orange, 10\" to 16\", grows to 10' or larger. The most showy of all native azaleas. Zone 5-7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: Plants in 3 gallon pots cannot be ordered for shipping. They must be picked up at the nursery. Call 828-712-3246 to make an appointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Mist Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon pot","offer_id":39740685910195,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal - Local Pick-Up Only","offer_id":40772246732979,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/8625\/6051\/products\/R-calendaceum-_Hosta-field_-2017.jpg?v=1620088472"},{"product_id":"r-atlanticum-coastal-azalea","title":"R. atlanticum (Coastal Azalea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRhododendron atlanticum\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a low-growing stoloniferous species. Typically, it matures to 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, but infrequently rises to as much as 6 feet tall. This azalea is native to coastal plain areas from New Jersey and Pennsylvania south to Georgia. In full sun it can be very dense. It has light to dark blue-green leaves covered with a glaucous, waxy white powder that partially dissolves as the season progresses. Its medium to large white flowers are very fragrant and are occasionally flushed pink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt prefers full sun to partial shade, consistent moisture, and well-drained sandy soil. Mulching the soil with needles, bark, or compost will help it stay moist and manage a consistent soil temperature. This plant spreads by underground stolons. Place plants where they can be protected from strong winter winds and frosts as leaves can burn and flowers can be damaged.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: Plants in 3 gallon pots cannot be ordered for shipping. They must be picked up at the nursery. Call 828-712-3246 to make an appointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Mist Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon pot","offer_id":39740686172339,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal - Local Pick-Up Only","offer_id":40772229267635,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/8625\/6051\/products\/R-atlanticum-blooms-in-clusters-4.30.18-203.jpg?v=1620083018"},{"product_id":"r-austrinum-florida-flame-azalea","title":"R. austrinum (Florida Flame Azalea)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpectacular yellow\/gold flowers in Late March to Mid May. Very Fragrant, 12\" to 16\". This years crop of Florida Flame Azaleas most are not budded, but are good size plants, which most should set buds for next Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative Range: Georgia and Florida\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZone: 6 to 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 6.00 to 10.00 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread: 4.00 to 6.00 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Time: April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Description: Yellow, peach, orange-red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun: Part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance: Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower: Showy, Fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: Plants in 3 gallon pots cannot be ordered for shipping. They must be picked up at the nursery. Call 828-712-3246 to make an appointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mountain Mist Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon pot","offer_id":39740686270643,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal - Local Pick-Up Only","offer_id":40772241162419,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/8625\/6051\/products\/R-austrinum-blooms-4.28.jpg?v=1620089075"},{"product_id":"r-cumberlandense-r-bakeri-cumberland-azalea","title":"R. cumberlandense, R. bakeri (Cumberland Azalea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange to Red flowers, blooms late June to July, 10\" to 14\", grows to 3'-8'. Zone 5-7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: Plants in 3 gallon pots cannot be ordered for shipping. They must be picked up at the nursery. Call 828-712-3246 to make an appointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Mist Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon pot","offer_id":39740686368947,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal - Local Pick-Up Only","offer_id":40772272783539,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/8625\/6051\/products\/R-cumberlandense-cluster-in-leaves-5.31.18-110.jpg?v=1620149538"},{"product_id":"r-canescens-piedmont-azalea","title":"R. canescens (Piedmont Azalea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHas pink\/white blooms in early spring, fragrant,12\" to 18\" grows to 12' to 18', zone 6-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: Plants in 3 gallon pots cannot be ordered for shipping. They must be picked up at the nursery. Call 828-712-3246 to make an appointment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Mist Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon pot","offer_id":39740686434483,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal - Local Pick-Up Only","offer_id":40772254367923,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/8625\/6051\/products\/R-canescens-cluster-4.14.jpg?v=1620089434"},{"product_id":"r-flammeum-oconee-azalea","title":"R. flammeum (Oconee Azalea)","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrange, yellow to red and even some pink or white Blooms, colors will vary, most are orange, non fragrant, blooms Late March to April. 12\" to 16\" grows to 6' to 8'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ezone 6-9\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Mountain Mist Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon pot","offer_id":39740966404275,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/8625\/6051\/products\/R-flammeum-bloom-4.21.jpg?v=1620150459"},{"product_id":"r-periclymeniodes-pinxter-azalea","title":"R. periclymenoides (Pinxter Azalea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink\/lavender and white flowers, blooms March-April, fragrant, 12\" to 18\", grows to 4'to6', zone 4-8. You may get a white form, as about 30 plants flowered white last spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants in 3 gallon pots cannot be ordered for shipping. They must be picked up at the nursery. Call \u003cspan\u003e828-712-3246\u003c\/span\u003e to make an appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Mist Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon pot","offer_id":42654205411507,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gal - Local Pick-up Only","offer_id":40234537353395,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0567\/8625\/6051\/products\/R-periclymenoides-blooms-4.25.jpg?v=1620150964"},{"product_id":"r-vaseyi-pinkshell-azalea","title":"R. vaseyi (Pinkshell Azalea)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite to rose pink blooms in late April and May, 12\" to 18\", grows to 6' to 10' at maturity in 20 years, non-fragrant, Zone 5-8, native to 7 counties in Western North Carolina, but grows well in non-native areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: Plants in 3 gallon pots cannot be ordered for shipping. 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Found in a limited area in S.C.  Zones 8-9.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRhododendron eastmanii\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eis a very rare species growing in only a few locations in two South Carolina counties. The current known population is on the order of only 500 plants. Selected forms are being propagated and will be distributed to the the public in time, so please do not disturb any plants in the wild. 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