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 …

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

Mar 21, 2022 · 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.

Feb 26, 2025 · 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.

Apr 26, 2023 · 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 …

5 days ago · Seventeen species of azalea are native to North America, each with flowers that range from white, pink, yellow, or orange. They are not just for the spring: their leaves turn …

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.

Mar 31, 2023 · 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 …

Here’s how to grow and use azaleas in your landscape. On this page: Basics | Planting | Care | Varieties | Design Ideas | FAQ's. Rhododendron spp. and hybrids. Most are hardy in Zones 6-9; with some deciduous varieties hardy down to Zones 3-5. Upright, bushy, open, spreading or groundcover habit.

Feb 26, 2024 · Learn about the many varieties of azaleas and the versatility they provide for landscaping. The Old Farmer's Almanac describes the conditions that allow azaleas to thrive.