Once upon a time, azaleas bloomed only in early spring, putting on a spectacular show. And, two weeks later, they were done. But with clever breeding programs and observant nurserymen, there are ...

Azaleas (Rhododendron spp), with their profusion of dark lavender, watermelon pink, peachy orange, pure white, and deep red blooms, add a showy burst of color to your landscape. Planted in the ...

Azaleas start lining shelves at garden centers in early or mid-spring, just when buds are breaking and the pink, white, purple, and red blooms begin showing their colors. With the exception of ...

Select the right azalea for your location, says Tom Houser, senior gardener at Norfolk Botanical Garden, which has almost 4,000 azalea plants of all colors and types. Azaleas come in a wide ...

Size matters: Check the plant's tag to see if it will grow to be 20 feet tall, or only 3 feet.Some azaleas, with tiny blooms and leaves, will live happily in a container. Remember that the shrub's ...

Garden Guide: This plant is like an orchid, but it's even easier to grow! 10ds ago. ... The azalea pictured here “Garden Rainbow" blooms in June after the leaves sprout for the summer.

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What plant is more associated with spring than azaleas, the South’s favorite shrub? Azaleas, a member of the rhododendron family, come in two general categories — evergreen and deciduous.

Name: Rhododendron (Rhododendron spp.) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Light: Partial Soil Needs: Moist, well-drained, acidic At first glance, it could be easy to mix up azaleas and rhododendron.The two ...

The label will read “azalea and other acid loving plants” and the analysis should be 12-4-8 or 15-5-15. The label will have more pertinent information which you should be sure to follow.

For complete details about growing azaleas, look for the University of Florida publication, "Azaleas at a Glance" (edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg019). I thought it would be fun to grow a watermelon this year.

Garden Guide: These plants grow great in March 23ds ago. 2:07. Garden Guide: ... The azalea pictured here “Garden Rainbow" blooms in June after the leaves sprout for the summer.