Azalea
Shrub

Azalea

Rhododendron

Explosive spring color in every warm hue. Acid-loving woodland classic.

Handle with care

Every part is poisonous, including honey made from the flowers. Keep prunings away from grazing animals, which are far more often poisoned than people.

Bloom Season
Apr - May
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Sun Requirements
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
◑ Part Shade2-4 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
4-8' tall
USDA Zones 5-10
Bloom Colors
Pink
Red
Purple
White
Orange
Traits
✿ Pollinator Friendly
Where to buy
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Popular Azalea Varieties
Encore Autumn Azalea
Encore Autumn
Spring blooms plus a full fall encore.
Bloom-a-Thon Azalea
Bloom-a-Thon
Repeat-blooming azalea with waves of color spring through fall.
Pairs Well With
Rhododendron
Shrub
Mountain Laurel
Shrub
Bleeding Heart
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ColorPink flowersRed flowersPurple flowersWhite flowersOrange flowers
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TraitsPollinator Friendly
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