All azaleas are classified under genus Rhododendron, which contains eight formalized groups. Two of these, known as subgeneras, contain azaleas, one evergreen and one deciduous. There is no official genus azalea - all are listed under Rhododendron with azalea strictly a common name.
Those plants that were developed from Rhododendron nudiflorum populate the subgenus Pentathera. Those developed from evergreen Rhododendron tsutsusi are evergreens. Today most plants sold are complex varieties often known strictly by their varietal names such as 'Alaska'.
Palatka Azaleas was created in 1936.
Rhododendrons and azaleas are closely related. Rhododendrons have 10 or more stamens per lobe. Azaleas have only five. Most rhododendron are evergreen and azaleas are deciduous.
Azaleas must be grown in an ericaceous soil.
Yes. Azaleas are very popular garden plants in Australia.
Iggy Azaleas has stated her favorite hobby is singing since it is her profession.
Azaleas can be damaged by freezing temperatures, especially if the cold weather is prolonged or severe.
Azaleas like acid soil if you use bone meal it takes the acid out of the soil because it has a alkaline reaction in the soil. Don't not use for Azaleas.
A synonym for azalea is rhododendron. However, the reverse is not true. All azaleas are rhododendrons, but not all rhododendrons are azaleas.
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The cast of Azaleas - 2007 includes: Kathryn Dobbs as Norma Caroline Redekopp as Patricia
Azaleas belong to the Ericaceae family, which is a family of flowering plants that includes rhododendrons and blueberries.