Azaleas are a wonderful addition to any garden.
Learn how to plantor transplantazaleas in your yard with our step-by-step directions and expert advice.
These blooming beauties rate as one of the region’s signature plants, an all-time favorite among Southern gardeners.
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Undoubtedly, the reason azaleas are so wildly popular is the sheer showstopping power of their flowers.
And where one azalea looks good, you’re able to bet that five will look even better.
The secret to staging a springtime extravaganza is grouping azaleas that bear blossoms of the same color.
Planting azaleas of different color blooms will lead to a polka dot effect that isn’t very harmonious.
Then you know for sure that you’re getting plants of the same color.
(You’ll find our directions for that below.)
check that color isn’t your only consideration when picking plants.
Before planting, verify the spot you’ve picked gets the right sun for your specific variety of azalea.
Most like dappled sun but there are a few hybrids bred to tolerate sunnier conditions.
Set your new plant up for success by following these instructions for planting an azalea bush.
Here’s how to do it without damaging your azalea’s roots.
