Dwarf rhododendrons may be small in stature, but their bold and beautiful blooms command attention. While some rhododendron varieties can grow as tall as 20 feet, these petite plants only tower ...

The azalea falls into two broad categories, ... Dwarf varieties are available that grow to just 12 to 18 inches. Use and placement. Because of their potential for strong and clashing colors, ...

Some azaleas, including native types, can reach towering heights of 20 feet or more. Many garden azaleas stay 4 to 6 feet tall, while dwarf azaleas grow 2 to 3 feet tall. Martha says to plant ...

A well-planned azalea landscape uses azaleas in conjunction with other plants to create a layered effect and draw the eye and interest. Depending on the size of your garden, you can grow azaleas ...

There are dwarf azaleas that only reach 2- to 3-feet tall, these types such as Red Ruffles and Madonna White are more appropriate for areas where you want a smaller plant.

There are now three white dwarf double-ruffle azaleas by the back door…right next to the shovel. Paula Weatherby is a Master Gardener Volunteer with the Duval County Extension Service and the ...

For rejuvenation, cut your azalea back severely in early spring. If you want to start over again with an old azalea that routine pruning won’t help, try cutting it back to within 6 to 12 inches ...

The truly dwarf azaleas, like the traditional Japanese satsukis and their American kin, form a naturally dense, even canopy that can be allowed to grow for years without pruning.

Another type, the kurume azaleas, reach about 4 feet after many years. The indica types can reach 12 feet or more and may need annual pruning after bloom to keep them in bounds.

Bloom-A-Thon 'Pink Double' azalea. Flowering lasts for 4-6 weeks in spring, and then another 12-16 weeks in summer and fall. It will bloom in shade, with only 2-3 hours of morning sun. Azaleas in ...

Azaleas can also benefit from applications of an iron fertilizer once a year in many cases. This would primarily be when azaleas are growing in soil with a higher-than-recommended pH.