Exbury azaleas are absolutely one type of deciduous azalea, but other species, hybrids and varieties as well. Gardeners can find some 17 species that are native to North America alone.

The azalea falls into two broad categories, as the small- to medium-sized evergreen shrub that is everybody’s favorite foundation plant, and as the more graceful and open deciduous shrub that ...

Azaleas set next year’s flower buds by July 1, so prune before then or you will remove the buds. Azaleas are shade-loving plants; sun stresses them and invites lace bugs to suck on the plant’s ...

Most native azalea varieties flower in the spring and their beautiful bloom display is a breath of fresh air. ... Deciduous azaleas prefer moist, sandy, well-drained soil.

LITTLE ROCK — Azaleas come in two basic flavors; the ever-popular evergreen kinds and the not-so-common deciduous hybrids. The deciduous hybrids were first to be grown in gardens and didn't ...

The deciduous azaleas will do well in a sunny exposure. These plants are shallow-rooted and sensitive to dry conditions, so be sure to water during dry periods.

To the uninitiated, the azalea might seem like a simple flower: spring blooming, five-petals, star-shaped. It can be found in pink, rose, white and salmon.

According to the Azalea Society of America, there are more than 10,000 varieties of azaleas that have been registered. Plus, ... If you do not have a deciduous azalea, ...

We gardeners have plenty of evergreen options to help with our azalea and rhododendron addictions, but a deciduous azalea specimen offers a different look with brighter, more colorful flower ...