Bold Garden Color with Azaleas
Azaleas give so much color and so many varieties of it. These hardy shrubs are part of the Rhododendron family and come in over 10,000 types (www.gardenguides.com). The colors range from white to barely there pink to show-stopping bold purple. You can grow them in your garden or in large planters, depending on their maximum size. If you do grow them in a planter read up on the plant first to make sure the roots don't need a lot of depth.
Azaleas thrive in warm climate. Some varieties are evergreen and will keep most of their leaves in winter. Some are not and will lose leaves. Before you plant take note of how much sun they will receive. Azaleas prefer shade with filtered light over direct sun. They also need well-draining soil. If your area has a lot of clay in the soil you will want to mix in some small stones and sand when planting to help establish the shrub.
Here's a pretty list of colorful azaleas and their photos. All are available at the Home Depot. Photo Credits: Home Depot
RED - Autumn Fire
PINK - Lots of Shades of Pink!
Autumn Sunburst
Autumn Princess
AUTUMN SUNDANCE
ORANGE - Gibraltar Azalea
PURPLE - Autumn Royalty
YELLOW - Solar Glow
WHITE - Autumn Moonlight
LOVE COLOR?
If you love the colors of these beautiful azalea shrubs then Summer Casual has a patio recommendation for you. The vibrant tropical Bali Chat Set with Coral Cushions is just your style. The set includes a cushioned loveseat, 2 cushioned chairs and a coffee table.
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| Photo Credit: Summer Casual |
Here's a pretty list of colorful azaleas and their photos. All are available at the Home Depot. Photo Credits: Home Depot
RED - Autumn Fire
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| 1 Gallon Autumn Fire |
PINK - Lots of Shades of Pink!
Autumn Sunburst
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| 1 Gallon Autumn Sunburst |
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| 3 Gallon Autumn Princess |
AUTUMN SUNDANCE
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| 7 Gallon Autumn Sundance |
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| 2 Gallon Gibraltar Azalea Shrub |
PURPLE - Autumn Royalty
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| 1 Gallon Autumn Royalty |
YELLOW - Solar Glow
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| 2.5 Qt. Sunbow Azalea Solar Glow |
WHITE - Autumn Moonlight
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| 3 Gallon Autumn Moonlight |
LOVE COLOR?
If you love the colors of these beautiful azalea shrubs then Summer Casual has a patio recommendation for you. The vibrant tropical Bali Chat Set with Coral Cushions is just your style. The set includes a cushioned loveseat, 2 cushioned chairs and a coffee table.
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| The Bali Conversation Set; Available online at Orchard Supply Some Assembly Required. |
