Indica
Azalea:
Indica
Azaleas are native to China. This species is the largest and most
popular and on display each Spring at the Masters Golf Championship in
Augusta, GA. They generally have larger leaves and flowers and
bloom progressively over a longer period of time - usually in
Spring. Some have known to bloom again in Autumn, or even
throughout the year.
Details:
- Height/Spread:
6-10'
- Bloom Size: 3"
Diameter
- Foliage: 3"
long and pubescent on both sides
- Uses: Hedges,
mass plantings
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Kurume
Azalea:
Kurume
Azaleas are native to Japan. They are hardier (cold tolerant) than
Indicas and have smaller leaves. They tend to bloom earlier in
late Winter and early Spring.
Details:
- Height/Spread: 3-5'
- Bloom Size: 1" diameter
- Lighting: Filtered, partial sun
- Uses: Good where low growth habit is needed
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Satsuki
Azalea:
Satsuki
Azaleas are also native to Japan. They are characterized by having
large, single flowers throughout the year. Satsuki means 'fifth
month", and therefore, they usually bloom in late Spring around the
fifth month of May. Gumpo Azaleas are in this group.
Details:
- Height/Spread: 3'
- Bloom Size: 1.5-3" diameter
- Foliage: 3" long and pubescent on both sides
- Uses: Good for low evergreen shrubs in the shade or
as a bonsai
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Gable Azalea:
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Details:
- Height/Spread: 2-4' (in 4 to 6 years)
- Bloom Size: 2" diameter
- Foliage: 1" shiny leaves
- Uses: Good for low evergreen shrubs in the shade or
as a bonsai
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Glen Dale Azalea:
Details:
- Height/Spread: 3-5' (in about 7 years)
- Bloom Size: 1.5-3" diameter
- Uses: Good for low evergreen shrubs or accents
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Kaempferi Azalea:
Details:
- Height/Spread: 5-6' (in about 5 years)
- Bloom Size: 2" diameter
- Uses: Good for low hedges, or foundation plantings
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ENCORE Azalea:
The ENCORE Azaleas are similar to Kurume azaleas except they are bred
to bloom both in the spring on old growth and in the summer/fall on new
growth. Encore azaleas are available in an array of colors, growth
forms and blooms characteristics. Call for current availability.
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Deciduous
Azaleas:
Mollis
Azalea:
Mollis
Azaleas are native to North America. They have clusters of clear
rich flowers on the ends of erect stems. Colors are pink, red,
orange and yellow. Unlike traditional Asian Azaleas, this group
likes full sun.
Details:
- Height/Spread: 5'
- Bloom Size: 2-3" diameter
- Foliage: deciduous
- Uses: Great as an accent in any garden
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Tips for
Growing Great Looking Azaleas
At
Planting use:
1/2 Cup of Holly Tone
1/2 Cup of Al. Sulphate
1 Gal of Fafard Soil Mix
1 Shovel Mush. Comp.
1 tsp of Soil Moist
Sphagnum peat moss
Calendar
of Care:
April -
Prune unwanted braches by removing them from deep within the shrub
immediately after blooming.
April
/ May / July - Lightly fertilize after booming is over.
November
- Spray with an anti-desiccant going into and throughout the winter.
Be sure to spray both sides of the leaf.
