azalea species

This hybrid includes roughly 11 types of azaleas, including:

Anna Kehr: Dark pink.
Bob Hill: Magenta.
Cream Perfect: White.
Cream Ruffles: White.
Harold Epstein: White flushed with green.
Janet Flick: Pink.
Kehr's Moonbeam: Creamy white.
King's Red: Red.

How many species of azaleas are there?

There are almost 10,000 types of Azaleas and they can grow almost anywhere.

How do I know what kind of azalea I have?

To tell them apart, first look at a flower—most azaleas have only 5 or 6 stamens, while most rhododendrons have 10 stamens. Then look at a leaf—azalea leaves tend to be thinner, softer and more pointed than rhododendron leaves.

What are the best azaleas?

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1 of 8 'Formosa' Southern Indica Hybrid.
2 of 8 'Red Ruffles' Rutherford Hybrid.
3 of 8 'George Lindley Taber' Southern Indica Hybrid.
4 of 8 'Sherwood Red' Kurume Hybrid.
5 of 8 'Coral Bells' Kurume Hybrid.
6 of 8 Spider Azalea.
7 of 8 'Gumpo Pink' Satsuki Hybrid.
8 of 8 'Pride of Mobile' Southern Indica Hybrid.

What is the hardiest azalea?

Slightly fragrant and exceptionally cold hardy, Rhododendron 'Karens' is a very eye-catching, dense and compact, semi-evergreen Azalea. In mid to late spring, it bears abundant clusters of 3 to 4 large, open, funnel-shaped, rich reddish-purple flowers, up to 2 in.

Are azaleas poisonous to dogs?

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These common flowering shrubs are poisonous plants for dogs and produce serious gastrointestinal issues. They can additionally cause weakness, discoordination, and weak heart rate. Potentially fatal.

Are azaleas toxic?

The smaller, more delicate plants are referred to as azaleas while the larger shrub plants are called rhododendrons. ... All types and all parts of azalea bushes are considered poisonous. They contain toxins called grayanotoxins. Ingesting these toxins can include symptoms which may vary between humans and animals.

Will azaleas grow back if cut down?

An azalea can become overgrown and leggy, and although rejuvenating pruning is beneficial, drastic measures, such as cutting the shrub down to 6 inches above the ground, can kill it. ... If new growth emerges from the 6-inch-tall branch, then you'll know the azalea can withstand severe cutting back.

How do you keep azaleas blooming?

How Do I Get Azaleas To Produce More Blooms

Ensure the plants are getting enough sunlight.
Deadhead spent blooms each year.
Fertilize after blooming using a balanced fertilizer.
Apply a layer of mulch and provide sufficient moisture to the plants.
Protect the plants during harsh winters.

Do Azaleas need a lot of water?

Azaleas like to be kept moist, but not soggy. Always water deeply when you do water. ... During the summer, in hot, sunny areas, you may need to water every three or four days. When in doubt, don't water--azaleas can tolerate dry soil much better than soggy soil.

Are there azaleas that bloom all summer?

Encore Azalea is the answer. These beauties bloom and re-bloom spring, summer, and fall, bringing endless color!

Are azaleas low maintenance?

If properly planted, azaleas are low-maintenance plants. ... By midsummer, the plants have already set next year's flower buds, so avoid late-season pruning.

How big will an azalea get?

Some azaleas, including native types, reach towering heights of 20 feet or more. But home gardeners have many smaller options. Dwarf azaleas grow 2 to 3 feet tall, and many garden azaleas stay 4 to 6 feet in height. Select azaleas based on mature height and width, not their size when you buy them.

Can azaleas tolerate full sun?

Azaleas do well in full sun or part shade (about four hours of sun). Planted in full sun, azaleas will be more compact and floriferous. ... Windy sites are problematic: in winter, winds and sun can desiccate the foliage, of evergreen azaleas especially. Deciduous azaleas are more forgiving.

Where's the best place to plant an azalea?

Where to Plant Azaleas. Select a location that has morning sun and afternoon shade, or filtered light. Hot all-day sun can stress the plants and make them more susceptible to pests. Azaleas also require well-drained, acidic soil.

Are azaleas poisonous to cats?

The entire azalea plant is toxic to both dogs and cats, but it will also make horses, goats, and sheep sick. Eating just a few leaves could cause vomiting and diarrhea, and the long-term effects could be serious. So, if you have pets, pass on azaleas.

How much azalea is poisonous to dogs?

These plants contain grayanotoxins which disrupt sodium channels affecting the skeletal and cardiac muscle. All parts of the plant are considered poisonous, and as little as ingestion of 0.2% of an animal's body weight can result in poisoning.

Is an azalea a perennial or annual?

Azaleas are neither perennials or annuals. They are shrubs with woody branches that last from year to year. Some azaleas, however, are not cold-hardy and will freeze below 25 degrees F and are treated as single-season plants like annuals. Annuals are plants that sprout, flower, set seed and die within a year.

Do bees like azaleas?

Azaleas. Azaleas are a member of the Rhododendron family and their name means “the royalty of the garden.” These plants work in different types of environments and are fairly easy to maintain. ... These plants don't attract bees because they bloom earlier in the season and bees are not yet out looking for pollen.

Are azaleas bad for bees?

Azaleas are very close relatives of rhododendrons and can cause the same type of toxicity. The toxic component of rhododendrons and azaleas can be found in very high concentrations in honey made by bees that feed on them. ... Eating the leaves, nectar, or flowers of the plants can also lead to toxicity.

Do deer eat azaleas?

Azaleas (Rhododendron spp.) are desirable for their bright spring blooms, colorful fall foliage and ease of care. Unfortunately, the shrubs are as desirable to deer as they are to humans. Although there are many deer-resistant flowering shrubs, azaleas are not one of them.

Can you be allergic to azaleas?

They rarely release it to the wind. Although they are not allergens, all parts of azalea plants are poisonous to humans, and that includes their pollen.