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- The Difference Between Azaleas and Rhododendrons
- Evergreen Hybrid Azalea Bushes
- Formosa Azalea
- The ‘White Group’ Azalea Bush
- The ‘Pink Group’ of Azalea Bushes
- The Orange to Red Flowering Azalea Shrubs
- Deciduous Hybrid Azalea Bushes
- Dodd Confederate Azaleas
- Dwarf Azalea Shrubs
- Japanese (Indica) Azaleas
Azaleas are flowering shrubs that belong to the rhododendron genus. This means that azaleas and rhododendrons are closely related. The botanical names of azaleas often include ‘rhododendron’ in the name. For example, one of the azaleas that belong to the Encore Azalea Series has the botanical name Rhododendron ‘Autumn Chiffon’. So, while all azalea...
Planting evergreen azalea shrubs in your garden can provide greenery all year long. In springtime, the azalea plants transform your garden with their beautiful brightly colored flowers. Some of the most popular species of evergreen azaleas are the ‘Encore’ and Formosa varieties.
The beautiful feature of the Formosa azalea bush is its large deep pink-colored flowers. These types of flowers have a papery, ruffled look and are in the shape of a trumpet. The Azalea indica ‘Formosa’ grows to between 6 and 8 ft. (1.8 – 2.4 m) and keeps its leaves all year long. The bright vivid flower colors of the Formosa azalea will add a spla...
There are 7 varieties of azalea shrubs in the ‘White Group’ that grow well in Europe and North America. The 7 species are: R. alabamense, R. arborescens, R. atlanticum, R. viscosum, R. eastmanii, R. colemanii and R. occidentale. Let’s look at a couple of stunning examples of azalea bushes that belong to the ‘white group’:
The azalea ‘Pink Group’ is a deciduous azalea bush variety that blooms in early spring. The 5 species of azalea (R. canadense, R. canescens, R. periclymenoides, R. prinophyllum, and R. vaseyi) produce beautiful blooms in shades from light pink to deep red. Let’s look at some beautiful examples:
Five species make up the flowering azalea ‘Orange to Red Group’: R. austrinum, R. calendulaceum, R. cumberlandense, R. flammeum, and R. prunifolium. As their name suggests, these azalea varieties produce flowers in shades of yellow, gold, orange, and cherry red. Some examples of flowering azalea ‘Orange to Red Group’ include:
There are 1,000s of deciduous azalea hybrids to choose from with some cultivars able to withstand frost and freezing temperatures.
Azaleas in the Dodd Confederate series are deciduous, withstand hot climates and grow vigorously. However, they are notoriously difficult to propagate and grow. Once established, Confederate azaleas grow well in partial shade in well-draining soil.
For many small gardens or containers, choosing the right type of dwarf azalea bush is the best choice. Depending on the cultivar, these small azaleas grow between 1 and 4 ft. (30 – 120 cm) high.
Native to Japan, the Rhododendron indicumspecies contains a large number of cultivars, including Satsuki azaleas.
Feb 15, 2022 · 1. What's the difference between azaleas and rhododendrons? 2. How to use azaleas in garden design. 3. When, where, and how to plant. 4. How to water, mulch, and fertilize. 5. When, why, and how to prune. 6. Common azalea challenges (including azalea lace bugs) 7. Best easy-care azaleas.
Oct 9, 2021 · Use this guide to grow azalea plants and to lead the way to spring flowers year after year. Most Popular Azalea Varieties Formosa Azalea: The Formosa Azalea features bright, lavender-pink blooms with blotches of darker pink shades throughout the petals. Red Ruffles Azalea: The Red Ruffles Azaleas produces bright red semi-double blossoms.
Grown for the attractive flat, single or double funnel-shaped flowers that come in a wide array of colors and patterns, azalea bushes are also a valuable background plant in woodland settings and borders.
Jun 2, 2023 · Azaleas are loosely branched, shade-loving evergreen or deciduous shrubs with elliptical leaves. They bring delightful white, purple, yellow, and red flowers—and all hues in between—to the spring garden when the clusters of funnel-shaped blooms appear.
Feb 19, 2023 · Superb in dappled light, azalea shrubs give brightly colored, long-lasting flowers from spring through fall. Learn how to grow and care for azaleas now.
