Azalea species (Azalea species)

Botanical name: Azalea species
Common name(s): Azalea species
Categories: Shrubs and Perennials

Plant description:

Azaleas bloom in Spring and their flowers often last for several weeks. Plant in well-drained acidic soil. Azaleas are slow growing plants. They are mostly grown as ornamental plants.

Family: Ericaceae

Synonym: Rhododendron

Botanical Pronunciation: roh-do-DEN-dron

Azalea species requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
Additional Information

Botanical name	Azalea species
Plant Care	Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Categories	Shrubs and Perennials
Flowers	Azaleas bloom in Spring and their flowers often last for several weeks.
Common name(s)	Azalea species
Origin	Asia Europe North America
Uses in landscape design	ornamental plant, Azaleas are perfect plants for containers.
Planting instructions	Plant Azaleas in well-drained acidic soil.
Soil conditions	Well drained, Acidic
Growth rate	Fast

Azaleas bloom in Spring and their flowers often last for several weeks.

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