S wamp azalea, or Rhododendron viscosum, is a striking native shrub found growing across much of the eastern and southern United States.And, as you might have guessed by the name, it is typically ...

Plant azaleas similarly to other shrubs and thrive in partial to full sun locations. 'Northern Lights' is one of the hardiest varieties, though most azaleas are low-maintenance and easygoing.

So, if you are growing azaleas, follow our expert-approved steps to ensure that your shrubs thrive even during the long, hot days of summer. How to care for azaleas in summer.

Azaleas create dramatic focal points in our landscapes as individual or mass plantings.

More: Native Plant: Partridgeberry, a vine that grows near the ground, a nice addition to gardens Soil pH important. Azaleas are acid-loving plants that grow best in soils with acidic soils with a ...

The largest of the evergreen azaleas are the Southern indicas, which can grow up to 12 feet if left unpruned. These are the ones that are grown the most in the South.

There are numerous species and cultivars of azaleas offering a range of heights, shapes, and flower colors. To line a garden path or frame a border, select dwarf azaleas and low-growing azaleas.

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Q: When and how should I prune azaleas? The plants are leggy and open. I’d like for them to be fuller. A: In pruning azaleas, it’s best to wait until the blooms have faded — but before July. ...

Gardening columnist Joshua Siskin spoke with Jim Nuccio about the future of the nursery business. ‘We used to deliver our plants to 25-30 nurseries in the San Francisco area, and now we only … ...

The Encore azalea is a compact, fast-growing shrub that reaches 3-4 feet and can be covered in bright red blooms with darker colored crimson spots. See at Perfect Plants Nursery.