AZALEA
AZALEA
(Plant heights are given at maturity)
Azaleas are some of the most popular and beautiful plants
for the
garden. Generally, they are better suited to warmer climates,
though
there are many varieties that will thrive in temperatures as low as
-30F (-34.4C).
Azaleas are members of the botanical genus Rhododendron (see
our Rhododendron page for other
varieties). The evergreen
varieties are subgenus Tsutsusi. They originated in
Japan and include
many varieties and colors. The leaves are smaller than deciduous
types
(rarely longer than 2"). Deciduous varieties are subgenus Pentanthera
and originated with native American varieties. The colors of both can
range in shades of white, yellow (though there are no yellow
evergreens), orange, red , pink & purple. They include many
bicolors, stripes and speckled types. Blooms may be double, semi-double
or single and may appear the same year after year, or may vary after a
time in color and pattern. The growth habit may be upright, spreading
or even weeping and they can vary in height from a foot or so up to
15ft. Most varieties are spring bloomers, though in very warm climates,
they may bloom twice a year.
Great for borders, as specimens or as potted plants. Try some!
DECIDUOUS VARIETIES
Gilbralter
- A compact rounded form with vivid orange blooms flushed with
red.
Bloom: Mid season Height: 6ft. Hardy to
-20F
(-34.4C)
| #P2795 Plant one
year
potted liner $26.25 |
|
King's Red - Loose growth habit with bright red blooms
in large clusters. Bloom: Mid season Height: 5ft. Hardy to -20F
(-34.4C)
| #P2796 Plant one
year
potted liner $26.25 |
|
Madame Jolly - Lavender blooms with a salmon blush.
Bloom: Mid season Height: 5ft. Hardy to -20F (-34.4C)
| #P2797 Plant one
year
potted liner $26.25 |
|
Mount St. Helens - Large blooms are salmon-pink with
yellow highlights . Very fragrant. Upright open growth habit. Bloom:
Mid season Height: 6ft. Hardy to -20F (-34.4C)
| #P2798 Plant one
year
potted liner $26.25 |
|
Western Lights - Large clear pink blooms and a rounded
upright habit. Bloom: Mid season Height: 5ft. Hardy to -30f (-34.4C)
| #P2799 Plant one
year
potted liner $26.25 |
|
White Swan - Snowy white blooms on a compact upright
shrub. Bloom: Mid season Height: 6ft. Hardy to -20F (-34.4C)
| #P2800 Plant one
year
potted liner $26.25 |
|
Yellow PomPom - Bright sunshine yellow blooms are
large and borne in fragrant clusters. Compact habit. Bloom: Mid season
Height: 6ft. Hardy to -20F (-34.4C)
| #P2801 Plant one
year
potted liner $26.25 |
|
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