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 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.

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.

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 be grown in nearly any garden, instantly adding interest and color to drab areas.

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.

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.

Jan 1, 2025 · Azaleas, part of the genus Rhododendron, are aesthetically pleasing shrubs that bring a burst of colors – from yellows to oranges – to your garden with their radiant blooms and evergreen leaves.

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.

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.