During fall, rhododendrons and azaleas require specific care to ensure that they thrive the following spring and summer. In October and November, it is a good idea to mulch your borders, tidy your ...

Rhododendrons and azaleas were introduced into European gardens early in the 19th century and were very different in form to the flowers growing in Europe at that time.

Azaleas and Vireyas grow well at temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees. Therefore, protect the plants from being broiled alive by direct sun, hot or windy areas. In cool mauka areas, they may be ...

Azaleas are classified as a type of rhododendron, but with small and fuzzy leaves. Azaleas and Rhododendrons are in the same genus and have the same growing requirements: part sun and acidic soil ...

Azaleas belong to the rhododendron genus, although botanist Carl Linnaeus originally considered them to be their own genus. Most azaleas have a single flower to a stem, while other rhododendrons ...

Fall looms but gardening season is far from over, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very ...

Name: Rhododendron (Rhododendron spp.) USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Light: Partial Soil Needs: Moist, well-drained, acidic At first glance, it could be easy to mix up azaleas and rhododendron.The two ...

The azaleas native to northern Florida are classified as rhododendrons and not (botanically speaking) azaleas. There are 27 native azaleas in the U.S. Possibly the best known is the Florida Flame ...

Azaleas are classified as a type of rhododendron, but with small and fuzzy leaves. Azaleas and Rhododendrons are in the same genus and have the same growing requirements: part sun and acidic soil ...

Rhododendrons and azaleas have fibrous, shallow root systems and need a lot of water. Pruning during drought opens “wounds” from which water evaporates, leaving the plants even drier.