2023年6月2日 · 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.

2022年2月15日 · An in-depth guide from the experts on how to care for azaleas, including everything from planting azaleas to identifying azalea lace bugs.

Azaleas (/ əˈzeɪliə / ə-ZAY-lee-ə) are flowering shrubs in the genus Rhododendron, particularly the former sections Tsutsusi (evergreen) and Pentanthera (deciduous). 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.

Dramatic flower color and sweet perfume, lovely fall leaves and self-sufficiency are some of their best qualities. Plus they thrive in sunshine while their evergreen relatives burn. Many of the plants listed below were bred from Azaleas that are native to the United States.

2022年3月21日 · Here are 10 popular types of azaleas to grow in your flower garden. Like rhododendrons, azaleas prefer rich, acidic soil, with a pH of 4.5 to 6.0. This often can be accomplished simply by mulching regularly with pine needs or another acid-rich organic material. Regular feeding with an acidifying fertilizer will also do the trick.

2023年3月31日 · Beloved for their fun funnel-shaped flowers and bold splashes of vivid color, azaleas are woody shrubs that thrive in semi-shade, adding a sassy punch to the shadows. They make a tidy anchor piece in beds, islands, and foundations …

2025年2月26日 · 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.

2023年4月26日 · Nothing is more beautiful than an azalea shrub in spring bloom. These easy-care shrubs come in so many colors it’s hard to find one that doesn’t suit your needs. Azaleas can be grown in nearly any garden, instantly adding interest and color to drab areas.

2023年2月19日 · 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.

Here’s how to grow and use azaleas in your landscape. On this page: Basics | Planting | Care | Varieties | Design Ideas | FAQ's. Most are hardy in Zones 6-9; with some deciduous varieties hardy down to Zones 3-5. Average size is 4 to 6 feet tall and wide; with varieties ranging from 1 to 20 feet tall and 2 to 20 feet wide.