Plant this Azalea in moist, well-drained soil and make sure to keep up a frequent watering schedule in Spring and Summertime when the temperatures rise. This shrub will grow well in partial shade with direct sunlight being a factor which the Azalea doesnt appreciate. Semi double reddish pink flowers cover the bush and hide every leaf. Flowering in late May/early June, it has striking mahogany red foliage in winter. The flowers are large up to 5 to 6cm. It forms a neat and small growing plant with a height and spread 30 x 80cm in 10 years.

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A striking plant with brilliant orange flowers with golden upper petal. It flowers about a week earlier than most Exbury type azaleas, so it's lovely in starting the Exbury azalea flowering season in mid May. Height 120-150cm in 10 years. Wonderful deep pink small flowers cover the whole plant in May. A very hardy and floriferous plant with a neat compact rounded habit. Height 50-60cm in 10 years.

I’ve grown azaleas for years and based on my experience, I feel the best location would be in a spot with partial shade or dappled sunlight. I have grown them in full sun in pots but I had to water them more frequently.

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Very beautiful deep rose flowers 3-4cm across appear with the leaves in April - May. It has a lovely yellow autumn colour. Height 120-150cm after 10 years. It does like a fairly sunny position, is very hardy but early growth needs protection from frost.Named after Dr. M. Albrecht, a Russian naval surgeon. Japanese azaleas are relatively resistant to pests and diseases, but there are a few that you should be aware of. Azaleas are susceptible to root rot, so ensure their roots are not sitting in water. They can also be affected by aphids, scale insects, and caterpillars. These pests can be controlled with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil.Japanese azalea (Rhododendron Obtusum) is a species of flowering plant in the heath family Ericaceae, native to Japan. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1–2 m (3 ft 3 in–6 ft 7 in) tall and wide, with leathery leaves and clusters of pink flowers in late spring. Japanese azalea is a five petaled flower. Azalea japonicas are evergreen and more compact (up to 90cm/3′) than their deciduous cousins (up to 150cm/5′). The flowers are borne in clusters of 5–12 together, each flower tubular- funnel-shaped, 3–4 cm (1 1⁄4–1 1⁄2 in) long, with five lobes at the apex; they are pink with a darker blotch at the base of the upper lobe. Flowering occurs in late spring to early summer. Vine weevil is a concern for azalea growers, and while the beetle only causes cosmetic damage, the females can lay up to 2000 eggs which form grubs that feed on the roots of all azaleas. Japanese azalea is an evergreen shrub growing to 1–2 m (3 ft 3 in–6 ft 7 in) tall and wide. The leaves are oblong to oval-shaped, 3–7 cm (1 1⁄4–2 3⁄4 in) long, and 1.5–3 cm (5⁄8–1 1⁄8 in) broad, with a blunt or rounded apex and an entire margin.

Orange Azalea - Japanese Evergreen Shrub – Mevano

Rhododendron luteum - also known as Azalea pontica, this is a bushy, upright shrub with fragrant yellow flowers and good autumn colour. It can be toxic to people and animals but is good for bees that love the nectar rich flowers. Azaleas are now officially listed under Rhododendron, but many nurseries still call them azaleas. Generally azaleas are smaller than rhododendrons, and they have finer foliage. Deciduous or evergreen azaleas? The evergreen Chinese juniper shrub has minty-green conifer leaves that become darker in winter. Like most evergreen conifer shrubs, this beautiful bushy plant is a low-maintenance shrub.

Where to plant azaleas

The Anglo-Japanese yew is a popular front yard evergreen shrub due to its dense erect growth, green needle leaves and columnar shape that can be pruned to a rounded shape.