Any of numerous usually evergreen ornamental shrubs of the genus Rhododendron of the North Temperate Zone, having clusters of different colored, often bell-shaped flowers. Genus Rhododendron of the family Ericaceae. Life cycle - Perennial -- Zone 4 to 8.

Flowers of the Azalea Shrub.

Keeping Azaleas healthy

They grow best at a pH between 5.2 and 5.4 but will do ok at pH levels of 5.0 and 6.0. To insure correct pH levels do a soil test yourself or at a lab.

The best sight for them is under trees that offer filtered shade.

A sign of Magnesium deficiency is yellowish leaves that develop reddish purple blotches and turn brown at the tips and margins. Be sure to do a soil test before adding fertilizer the soil pH may be to low!

Azaleas look healthy but will not bloom -- They could be in a area that gets to much shade.                                           

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