Basics | planting | care | varieties | design ideas | faq's Azalea, certain species of rhododendron of the heath family (ericaceae), formerly placed in the genus azalea Upright, bushy, open, spreading or groundcover habit.
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Azaleas are the one group of plants southerners never tire of learning about
Get the details on how to choose, plant, and care for these popular shrubs.
Azaleas bloom in the spring (april and may in the temperate northern hemisphere, and october and november in the southern hemisphere), [1] their flowers often lasting several weeks. It’s difficult to think of a southern garden without envisioning azaleas graciously and vibrantly sweeping through the background They are arguably one of the most popular ornamental shrubs in the south, along with our beloved hydrangeas But azaleas aren’t just for southerners to enjoy.
Find your garden center or order online. Meet 17 native azaleas that put the others to shame Native azaleas are extraordinary sights when they bloom, in part because they have minimal leaves when flowering Seventeen species of azalea are native to north america, each with flowers that range from white, pink, yellow, or orange.
There are pictures of thousands of azaleas, both evergreen and deciduous, at the azalea society picture website
To see pictures of azaleas by name use its search box or browse the alphabetic galleries The azalea society offers membership to anyone with an interest in azaleas, from home gardeners, collectors and students to plant professionals. Nothing is more beautiful than an azalea shrub in spring bloom Azaleas can be grown in nearly any garden, instantly adding interest and color to drab areas.
