Azalea Rhododendron. Cool moist well drained acidic soil ph between 4 5 and 5 5 partial sunlight and protection from strong winds. Acidic soil ph between 4 5 5 5 good drainage ample soil moisture and organic matter understory areas with light shade cool soil temperature and protection from strong winds.
Azalea caroline de rothschild. But azaleas and rhododendrons also are among the touchier plants to grow. Azaleas usually have 5 stamens per lobe and have 5 lobes in a flower.
Blue mountain double azalea large frilly pink and cream fl.
Both azaleas and rhododendrons belong to the genus rhododendron. Rhododendrons and azaleas in general grow best in landscape conditions that mimic natural mountain habitats. Acidic soil ph between 4 5 5 5 good drainage ample soil moisture and organic matter understory areas with light shade cool soil temperature and protection from strong winds. While shrubby brethren like spireas panicle hydrangeas and abelias will tolerate a fair amount of injustice and abuse.