azalea

These attractive, compact evergreens possesses 1-4″ wide, brilliant colored trumpet flowers that vary from shades of red, purple, pink and white. Some flowers may be single, doubled, frilly and freckled. They possess good cold hardiness, dense growth habit, and autumn color making a great choice for shady foundation plantings, borders, or masses. Deciduous Azaleas are also available growing taller and wider that evergreen types. Flowers are generally more fragrant, bloom later, and come in eye-catching shades of yellow, orange, pink and white. View our selection of azalea varieties online that are available in stores this season.

Prefers protected, shady spots with well-drained, amended soil. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water once a week the first year. Prune in spring immediately after flowering to control size, and remove stray shoots or damaged limbs anytime. Fertilize in early spring, mid-summer and fall with an acidic fertilizer. Follow label instructions. Mulch 2″ to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature. Wrap in burlap or spray with Wilt-stop to protect from winter desiccation.