Rhododendron (Azalea)

Azaleas are some of the most popular and beautiful plants for the garden.  Generally, they are better suited to warmer climates, though there are many varieties that will thrive in temperatures as low as -30F (-34.4C).

Azaleas are members of  the botanical genus Rhododendron.  The evergreen varieties are subgenus Tsutsusi.  They originated in Japan and include many varieties and colors.  The leaves are smaller than deciduous types (rarely longer than 2").    Deciduous varieties are subgenus Pentanthera and originated with native American varieties.  The colors of both can range in shades of white, yellow (though there are no yellow evergreens), orange, red , pink & purple.  They include many bicolors, stripes and speckled types.  Blooms may be double, semi-double or single and may appear the same year after year, or may vary after a time in color and pattern.  The growth habit may be upright, spreading or even weeping and they can vary in height from a foot or so up to 15ft.  Most varieties are spring bloomers, though in very warm climates, they may bloom twice a year.   They are wonderful plants for borders, as specimens or as potted plants.  

Species (Native)

#A4364 Azalea atlantica

Rhododendron atlantica Atlantic Azalea Mid season This species possessed white blooms blushed with pink and is a deciduous type.  Hardy to -15°F (-26°C); height: 3ft. #A4364    Packet    $52.00,  Approximately 100 seeds

#A4365 Azalea calendulaceum

Rhododendron calendulaceum Late season Orange blooms are blushed with yellow and red.  This is a large shrub or small tree and makes a great accent or border planting.  Hardy to -20F (-29C) #A4365    Packet   $31.00,   Approximately 100 seeds

#A4366 Rhododendron poukhanensis

Rhododendron poukhanensis Mid season Lavender blooms in clusters of 2-3.  Semi-evergreen.  Hardy to -15F ( -26C);  height: 4ft. #A4366    Packet    $20.00,  Approximately 100 seeds

#A4367 Rhododendron prunfolium

Rhododendron prunifolium Late season Orange to red blooms in clusters of 4-7 blooms.  Hardy to -10F (-23.3C);  height: 4ft. #A4367    Packet   $25.00,  Approxiamately 100 seeds

#A4368 Rhododendron schlippenbachi

Rhododendron schlippenbachi Mid season Pale pink blooms in clusters of 4-6 blooms.  Hardy to -20F (-28.8C);  height: 4ft. #A4368    Packet     $30.00,    Approximately 100 seeds

#A4376 Rhododendron vaseyi

Rhododendron vaseyi Mid season White to pink blooms in clusters of 5-8 blooms.  Hardy to 1lb Dried leaves cut & sifted  -15F (-26C);   height: 4ft #A4376      Packet    $ 40.00,  Approximately 100 seeds

#AP2795 Gibralter

Gibralter Mid season A compact rounded form with vivid orange blooms flushed with red. Deciduous.   Height: 6ft.   Hardy to -20F (-34.4C) #AP2795     4in pot    $10.00

#AP2796 King's Red

King's Red Mid season Loose growth habit with bright red blooms in large clusters.   Height: 5ft.    Hardy to -20F (-34.4C) #AP2796    4in pot    $10.00

#AP2799 Western Lights

Western Lights Mid season Large clear pink blooms and a rounded upright habit.    Height: 5ft.   Hardy to -30f (-34.4C) #AP2799     4in pot     $10.00

#AP2800 White Swan

White Swan Mid season Snowy white blooms on a compact upright shrub.    Bloom: Mid season   Height: 6ft.  Hardy to -20F (-34.4C) #AP2800     4in pot    $10.00

 

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