How big do red azaleas get?

Varieties. Of the thousands of azalea varieties available, gardeners may choose from deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen plants, and any height from less than a foot tall to more than 15 feet tall. Depending on the variety, red azaleas may have a broad, spreading habit or grow stiffly upright.

In this regard, what does the azalea flower symbolize?

The Azalea tends to represent good qualities of personalities, but it also symbolizes specific emotions or events. Many people feel this flower means: Remembering your home with fondness or wishing to return to it. Taking care of yourself and your family.

Furthermore, how do you take care of an azalea bush?

Watering your AZALEAS

In summer, regular watering will be required, particularly on hot days. However, during the cool months of the year, a thorough soaking once a week should be sufficient. In winter and spring watering of the foliage should be avoided as this can encourage petal blight.

Are azaleas and rhododendrons in the same family?

Rhododendrons and azaleas belong to the genus Rhododendron of the Ericaceae family. The Ericaceae family includes the heaths, heathers, cranberries, blueberries, mountain laurels, Japanese andromeda (pieris) and other ornamental plants. All azaleas are rhododendrons, but not all rhododendrons are azaleas.

Do azaleas like coffee grounds?

Coffee grounds are great for plants that like slightly acidic soil like tomatoes and blueberries. They're also good for azaleas, if you grow them (I found this out just today, when I read the contents of an azalea special fertilizer mix).

Where's the best place to plant an azalea?

Plant them in dense shade and they won't bloom. A good location is where they receive either dappled sun all day or sun in the morning and light shade in the afternoon. Good places might include spots under trees, or along the north side of your house.

Can azaleas get too much sun?

Azaleas do well in full sun or part shade (about four hours of sun). Planted in full sun, azaleas will be more compact and floriferous. When planted in part shade, they will stretch toward the sunlight and form a more graceful habit; flowers will not be as plentiful but will last longer.

How do you keep azaleas blooming?

Water & Mulch

Azaleas in general thrive in cool, moist conditions. Their shallow roots will quickly become damaged in dry, hard soil. Keep the soil moist and follow up on the water by putting a 2- to 5-inch layer of mulch around your plants, which will help the ground retain moisture and also stifle weed growth.

Are Azalea leaves poisonous to dogs?

#12 Azalea/Rhododendron

These common flowering shrubs are poisonous plants for dogs and produce serious gastrointestinal issues. They can additionally cause weakness, discoordination, and weak heart rate.

How long do azalea bushes live?

50 years

Do you Deadhead azaleas?

Deadheading is the removal of spent blossoms. Whether or not you should deadhead azaleas' flowers depends on the kind of azaleas. If you have deciduous azaleas, which are native to North America, you may deadhead them. The flowers of evergreen azaleas, native to Asia, typically are not deadheaded.

How far apart do Azaleas need to be planted?

2 to 6 feet

How quickly do azaleas grow?

The 1-gallon plants are 9- to 12-months younger than 3-gallon plants, and will take the longest to reach full size (6 to 7 years). If you purchase large 7-gallon plants, these have been growing 3 to 4 years at the nursery and will take another 3 to 4 years to reach a mature look in the landscape.

What to plant behind azaleas?

Partner azaleas in the garden with woodland perennials such as ferns, wild ginger (Asarum), Solomon's seal (Polygonatum), hosta (Hosta), toad lily (Tricyrtis), and many others. Combine azaleas with other flowering shrubs.

Do azaleas last all summer?

Most azaleas (Rhododendron spp.) produce their stunning, vibrant-colored fragrant blooms in early to late spring. But several azaleas bloom during the summer. Some of these cultivars are repeat bloomers, blooming first in the spring and then again in summer and possibly in fall.

Is Miracle Grow good for azaleas?

Miracle-Gro Water Soluble Azalea, Camellia, Rhododendron Plant Food is a special plant food designed for acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, dogwoods, magnolias, gardenias, orchids and all evergreens. It is rich in iron and other essential nutrients.

Do deer eat azaleas?

Azaleas (Rhododendron spp.) are desirable for their bright spring blooms, colorful fall foliage and ease of care. Unfortunately, the shrubs are as desirable to deer as they are to humans. Although there are many deer-resistant flowering shrubs, azaleas are not one of them.

Is Azalea a perennial?

If you are looking for a real punch of colour in winter and spring then you can't go past Azaleas. They vary in size from small, rather delicate perennial shrubs, to the large, hardy indica varieties that seem able to survive all the climatic challenges that are thrown at them.