Azalea is a welcome sign of spring in so many parts of the world, and based on the beautiful colors this shrub has brought to North Florida, we can confirm that spring has sprung! Azalea, with varieties both technically deciduous and evergreen, is the star of the show in the month of March. Seas of color are visible in shades of red, pink, purple, white, and more.
The blooms of azalea, a shrub that is considered part of the rhododendron family, last for weeks at a time. These flowers are shade tolerant and they especially love being planted near or under trees. Popular as a garden plant for hundreds of years, azalea has at this point approximately 10,000 different cultivars!
The plant is slow growing and likes acidic soil, and all parts of it are highly poisonous. There are many spring festivals and events that celebrate the azalea.
Would you like a landscape design full of brightly blossoming azaleas?
Enjoying the Flower of Month series? Check out our other blog posts for standout flowers:
Flower of November: Chrysanthemum
Flower of December: Christmas Cactus
Flower of January: Camellia
Flower of February: Bougainvillea
🦚Article by Connie Helena, author of The Green Orchid 🦚
