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This is a great option for a ground cover azalea. Plant it in the front of a garden, under trees, or anywhere you could use a low-growing flowering shrub. ‘Gumpo White’ This variety is a groundcover azalea that produces white flowers with a pale green throat. Benson, D.M. "Azalea Diseases in the Landscape". Plant pathology extension NCSU. North Carolina State University. Archived from the original on 16 July 2010 . Retrieved 27 January 2011. Plant your rhododendron in a shady or partly sunny area (about 4 hours of sun a day or less) for best results in spring or early fall. Choose soil that drains well and mulch (about a 3-inch layer) after planting to help retain moisture around the plant. Rhododendrons prefer acidic soil, so amend with sulfur or another additive as needed. It prefers a slow soak of water that will reach deeply into the soil.

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. Rhododendron ‘Admiral Franklin Buchanan’ If you are not sure about the acidity of the soil in your garden, you can get a soil test kit from a reputable garden center or do a pH test using a simple garden soil pH meter. If the soil is too alkaline, you can make it acidic by adding composted leaves, pine needles, or sulfur. Ensure that you work the materials into the soil thoroughly. To keep your Girard's Purple Azalea healthy and thriving, you need to maintain the soil's ideal growing conditions. Here are some tips you can follow: Autumn twist’ is a really cool plant. The flowers are mostly white or pink, but they have a paint brush stroke of purple on a few of the petals. Not only are the colors eye-catching, but the flowers are huge! Growing to 3 or 4 inches wide. Fertilization is a vital aspect of promoting healthy growth and blooming in Double Purple Azaleas. These plants are acid-loving and require a fertilizer with a high level of acidity. It is recommended to use a slow-release, organic fertilizer specifically formulated for azaleas and rhododendrons, as these plants are in the same family.Perfecto mundo double purple is a really pretty azalea. The flowers are a rich purple that is saturated throughout the petals. The edges of the petals are wavy, giving a very full appearance to the already double flowers. The colour is rich and intense, from a flame orange to proper vermilion, often with a yellow tinge.

Encore is probably the most well-known and popular producer of such Azaleas and is on the way to becoming a grouping of its own. Deciduous This purple-flowering Azalea plant has beautiful lilac-colored blooms that come out in the spring. Depending on the climate, this azalea variety can flower off and on throughout the summer. You can expect the ‘Autumn Lilac’ to grow up to between 2 and 3 ft. (60 – 90 cm) and have a spread of the same size. Rhododendron ‘Autumn Sunburst’ Evergreen Azaleas typically have a mounding form and are compact whereas deciduous ones are usually taller with less branching. Evergreen

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Pink-a-boo is a really fun azalea. The flowers on this azalea are bright pink with large brushstrokes of orange, which gives the shrub an almost tropical feel. The petals themselves are very ruffled, giving them the appearance of having extra petals. When the leaves emerge, they will be red in color and will age to a shade of green. Azaleas come in so many different colors and sizes. Shopping for the perfect variety can become overwhelming. Before you go azalea shopping, take into account the amount of space available you have for your azalea to grow. This will help your azalea grow to its best ability. Golden Oriole': This beautiful hybrid member of the Rhododendron genus has a relatively rapid growth rate and produces orange buds leading to golden-yellow flowers in large showy clusters in early spring. This is a lovely light yellow azalea. The yellow flowers have very long and showy stamens, as well as hints of red and orange in the throat. The trusses of flowers are massive and are made up of up to 25 flowers! The foliage is a pleasing green that is insect resistant. Sweet Azalea’, or Rhododendron arborescens, has pretty white flowers with pink or red stamens, which are often longer than the flower petals themselves. These flowers will reach up to 2 inches across and will be clustered in groups of up to 7 flowers.

Fungicide – Fungicides can help control powdery mildew, but prevention is the key. Avoid overhead watering and keep the area surrounding the plant free of debris. However, if the soil feels wet or waterlogged, it's important to hold off on watering until the soil has had a chance to dry out a bit. Overwatering can lead to root rot and other problems, so it's better to err on the side of underwatering rather than overwatering. This azalea makes an excellent informal hedge around a patio, walkway, or driveway. This flowering shrub will look beautiful all year round, so be sure to plant it where it will not be missed. ‘Double Shot Grape’ This variety is a profusely flowering Azalea with charming purple flowers. While you may know azaleas for their bright pink blooms or white fluffy flowers, there are many purple varieties that are equally as beautiful and possibly even more versatile in the garden.Azaleas and rhododendrons are both classified in the genus Rhododendron, though are differentiated by several characteristics. Azaleas are generally smaller and may be deciduous or evergreen, while rhododendrons are strictly evergreen. Leaves of azaleas are thinner, often with a soft, hairy texture. An azalea flower typically has 5 to 6 stamens, while a rhododendron bloom usually has 10 or more stamens. Azaleas produce 1 to 3 flowers per stem, while rhododendron blooms occur in larger clusters. Are azaleas poisonous?