Azalea

Azalea Indica

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Overview

Azalea indica, commonly known as the Indian Azalea, is a vibrant evergreen shrub prized for its profusion of colorful blooms. It typically grows 2-8 feet high and 2-4 feet wide. Preferring partial shade, it thrives in well-drained acidic soil. Spring blossoms range from white to deep pink. Maintenance includes light pruning and regular watering. Ideal for accentuating woodland settings and underplanting in mixed shrub borders for visual interest.

Sun HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–9

Azalea (Azalea Indica) — commonly known as the Indian Azalea

Azalea (Azalea Indica) — As a member of the Rhododendron family

Azalea (Azalea Indica) — Maintenance includes light pruning and regular watering

Azalea (Azalea Indica) — Ideal for accentuating woodland settings and underplanting in mixed shrub borders for visual interest

Azalea (Azalea Indica) — is an enchanting evergreen shrub that commands attention in any landscape with its stunning

Azalea (Azalea Indica) — the Indian Azalea offers versatility in garden design

Azalea (Azalea Indica) — It can serve as an eye-catching stand-alone specimen or be grouped to form a lush

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 8–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Ericaceae

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Azalea (Azalea Indica) — commonly known as the Indian Azalea

Azalea (Azalea Indica) — As a member of the Rhododendron family

Azalea (Azalea Indica) — Maintenance includes light pruning and regular watering

Azalea (Azalea Indica) — Ideal for accentuating woodland settings and underplanting in mixed shrub borders for visual interest

Azalea (Azalea Indica) — is an enchanting evergreen shrub that commands attention in any landscape with its stunning

Azalea (Azalea Indica) — the Indian Azalea offers versatility in garden design

Azalea (Azalea Indica) — It can serve as an eye-catching stand-alone specimen or be grouped to form a lush

Azalea (Azalea Indica) — is a vibrant evergreen shrub prized for its profusion of colorful blooms

Azalea (Azalea Indica) — It typically grows 2-8 feet high and 2-4 feet wide

Azalea (Azalea Indica) — Preferring partial shade, it thrives in well-drained acidic soil

Azalea (Azalea Indica) — Spring blossoms range from white to deep pink

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