What is Azalea?

Azalea is a plant in the family rhododendron . Rhododendrons and azaleas are very similar and sometimes boundaries between the two blur, but usually azaleas are smaller, with flowers that tend to be fragrant. Another key different between Azaleas and other plants that share their family are that Azalea has deciduous leaves, while other rhododendrons or "rhvys" are still green. However, even these differences sometimes disagree with what Azalea is and what is rhododendron. Plants bloom in spring and are covered with stems, so the whole plant can become a solid weight of color. Kvcení usually lasts about two months, after which flowers will drop, and the leaves will persist for a few more months before falling in the autumn.

So azalea cultivars are dwarf varieties, ideal for things like fries and growing in pots, while others can grow quite large if they have this space. They all prefer acid, slightly moist soil and must be kept outside the wind and in partthe shadow. The shadow is crucial during the heat of the day when the plants are very vulnerable to damage.

These plants are usually grown from chains because growing from seeds can be unreliable and careful. Many garden supplies carry young Azalea plants suitable for transplantation and it is also possible to provide azaleas as gifts to gardeners who can later transplant them. These plants will grow four to nine in the USDA zones, although they may have difficult time at the upper end of this range.

Azalea can grow for fifty or more years, so it pays to think in advance when planting to ensure that the location of the Jeideal. Azaleas can be planted in spring before their flowering time or autumn. The soil should be prepared by mixing with compost, peat and a little sand and the roots of the plant should be divided before planting to make sure they grasp in new soil. In winter would koThey should be mulled to prevent damage.

Some examples of Azalea cultivars include: flame azaleas, fragrant white, pinxter flowers and swamp honeysuckle.