Azalea

“Botanical name: Rhododendron spp. and hybrids” — Azalea Bush Care: How to Grow, Prune & Keep Them Blooming | Garden Design and 3 more

“Azaleas are one of the most popular flowering shrubs” — Azalea Bush Care: How to Grow, Prune & Keep Them Blooming | Garden Design

“Exposure: Full sun to partial shade. Protect from hot afternoon sun.” — Azalea Bush Care: How to Grow, Prune & Keep Them Blooming | Garden Design and 1 more

“Watering: Azaleas have shallow roots, so are more sensitive to water stress. Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy.” — Azalea Bush Care: How to Grow, Prune & Keep Them Blooming | Garden Design

“Azaleas prefer rich acidic soil with a pH between 4.5 and 6.0” — Azalea Bush Care: How to Grow, Prune & Keep Them Blooming | Garden Design

“Zones: Most are hardy in Zones 6-9; with some deciduous varieties hardy down to Zones 3-5” — Azalea Bush Care: How to Grow, Prune & Keep Them Blooming | Garden Design

“Average size is 4 to 6 feet tall and wide; with varieties ranging from 1 to 20 feet tall and 2 to 20 feet wide” — Azalea Bush Care: How to Grow, Prune & Keep Them Blooming | Garden Design

“Growing From Seed” — The Complete Azalea Guide: How to Grow and Care for Azaleas

“When to plant: Plant azalea shrubs during the cooler months of spring or fall to avoid heat or cold stress.” — Azalea Bush Care: How to Grow, Prune & Keep Them Blooming | Garden Design