Plumleaf Azalea (Rhododendron prunifolium) 🌸 Meet Max, our horticulture manager, as he shares fascinating insights about this unique native azalea! Unlike most azaleas that bloom in the spring, the Plumleaf Azalea bursts into fiery red-orange flowers during the hottest part of the summer, brightening any shady corner. Native to just a few counties in Alabama and Georgia, it thrives in many areas of the country and is hardy from zones 5-9. For best results, plant it where it receives morning sun