1 X Azalea 'Geisha Purple' Japanese Evergreen Shrub Hardy Plant in Pot

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Autumn twist’ is a really cool plant. The flowers are mostly white or pink, but they have a paint brush stroke of purple on a few of the petals. Not only are the colors eye-catching, but the flowers are huge! Growing to 3 or 4 inches wide. Azaleas can be either evergreen or deciduous shrubs. Evergreen azalea shrubs keep their leaves year round while deciduous azalea plants lose their leaves in the fall. Evergreen Azaleas typically have a mounding form and are compact whereas deciduous ones are usually taller with less branching. Evergreen Pruning Girards Purple Azalea is a simple yet essential task that can enhance the plant's beauty and longevity. I have been pruning my Girards Purple Azalea annually for the past five years. Each year after flowering, I remove any branches that are unhealthy or not growing in the desired direction. I try to maintain the natural shape by selectively trimming the tips of the branches that are longer or wider than others. This allows me to create a balanced and aesthetically pleasing plant that blooms beautifully every year.

Azalea Caterpillars – These are small light green caterpillars with dark stripes that feed on the leaves, causing them to be riddled with holes. In severe cases, these pests can defoliate the entire plant. The Strange History of 'Mad Honey' - Modern Farmer". modernfarmer.com. 4 September 2014 . Retrieved 22 June 2018. Azalea bushes in the Encore Series are good garden or container plants that thrive in zones 6 – 10. Rhododendron ‘Autumn Lilac’ Companion plants: Azalea companion plants include abelia, dogwood, ferns, hosta, sedges, Japanese andromeda ( Pieris), witch hazel, hellebores, and snowdrops.

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Autumn moonlight’ has bright white flowers with a slight dusting of light yellow. These brilliant flowers can reach up to 2 inches across. As an encore azalea, ‘Autumn moonlight’ will have a prolific bloom in the spring and will bloom again in the summer and fall. The leaves are small but mighty, holding their deep emerald color all year long.

However, if the soil feels wet or waterlogged, it's important to hold off on watering until the soil has had a chance to dry out a bit. Overwatering can lead to root rot and other problems, so it's better to err on the side of underwatering rather than overwatering. The flowers on this azalea are pure pink. The pink flowers are also doubled, and they feature an orange throat. There are many double-flowered azaleas out there, but this one offers something different- height! This group is further sub-divided into cold-hardy Southern Indian Azaleas which can be grown as garden plants, and greenhouse Belgian Indian Azalea, which displaced the former as the Azalea of choice in England. Kaempferi AzaleasThe Rhododendron genus comprises both azalea and rhododendron species. The two classes of flowering shrubs are very similar, with the technical differences found in the structure of the flowers. Rhododendron flowers have 10 stamens, while azaleas have five. Beyond that, azaleas generally have smaller leaves and branches and are more often deciduous (i.e., they shed their leaves annually), while rhododendrons have larger, leathery leaves and are usually evergreen. For the most part, azaleas bloom earlier than rhododendrons.

These have beautiful, gently-ruffled petals of a soothing pink shade, often gently gradated, with a reddish throat and yellow-orange flare on the dorsal petal. To know an azalea is to love them. They bloom perfectly in the spring and fill our gardens with seasonally beautiful colors. Brightly colored flowers that come in just about every color but blue can fill your gardens with dependable and brilliant colors in the spring when most other plants are still snoozing. Attention gardeners, have you ever come across a strikingly beautiful shrub with vibrant purple flowers that simply take your breath away? Look no further than Girard's Purple Azalea - a charming plant that is sure to add a pop of color and elegance to any garden. This stunning azalea boasts an impressive display of deep purple blooms that are sure to turn heads. Known for its show-stopping beauty and ease of care, this variety is a must-have for any gardener looking to add a touch of glamour to their outdoor space. So, get ready to enhance your garden’s curb appeal with the mesmerizing Girard's Purple Azalea. Characteristics In addition to being renowned for its beauty, the azalea is also highly toxic—it contains andromedotoxins in both its leaves and nectar, including honey from the nectar. [9] Bees are deliberately fed on Azalea/ Rhododendron nectar in some parts of Turkey, producing a mind-altering, potentially medicinal, and occasionally lethal honey known as " mad honey". [10]We have afabulous selection of Azaleas and Rhododendrons. Vibrant colours, glossy green leaves and a preference for acidic soil make these shrubs a wonderful addition to gardens, especially a woodland setting or Japanese style garden designs. Benson, D.M. "Azalea Diseases in the Landscape". Plant pathology extension NCSU. North Carolina State University. Archived from the original on 16 July 2010 . Retrieved 27 January 2011. Girard's Purple Azalea requires a balanced light exposure to grow well. While it can tolerate some shade, too much shade will affect its growth and flowering. On the other hand, too much sun can damage the leaves and flowers. Ideally, this plant should receive morning sun and afternoon shade.