Rhododendron Shade Shrubs. Many azaleas rhododendron species and hybrids will do fine in shade in acid soil. Most of the north american species have flower colors ranging from white to purple pink red orange and yellow.
In early spring the stems are crowned with whitish star shaped clusters. Set new plants so that their top roots are at soil level or slightly below. Daderot wikimedia commons photo.
Most of the north american species have flower colors ranging from white to purple pink red orange and yellow.
Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and 2 times as wide. When sited with rhododendrons azaleas and yews the chartreuse colored leaves add contrast and interest to your garden all year. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and 2 times as wide. In tropical zones azaleas will bloom in full shade.