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Azalea

Rhododendron indicum

  • Toxic if eaten
Azalea (Rhododendron indicum)

Photo: Cliff from Arlington, Virginia, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

coral, rose, white

What actually matters with this one

Ericaceous soil and rainwater only. Tap water in a hard-water area yellows the leaves within two seasons.

How to grow it

Light
part shade
Water
Never let it dry out
Hardiness
Zones 6-9
Height
1.2 m
Flowers
April to May
Difficulty
moderate

Where you will meet it

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.