Deciduous Azaleas, Evergreen Azaleas, Lepidote Rhododendrons, Elepidote Rhododendrons
Azaleas and Rhododendrons are highly popular ornamental shrubs that come in all shapes and sizes, from small, ground-hugging shrubs to large, tree-like specimens. Their flowers range from tiny and delicate blossoms to huge ‘trusses’, counting up to 25 flowers! Some feature wonderful foliage adding glorious fall color to the landscape; others are deliciously fragrant. All are fascinating.
If your garden is small, you must choose Azaleas and Rhododendrons that won’t overwhelm the space or create a maintenance chore, so try to select a smaller variety.
The following is a list of compact, dwarf to medium-sized Azaleas and Rhododendrons famed for their flowers. Most of them have been recognized as proven performers and have received the Rhododendron of the Year Award of the American Rhododendron Society and/or the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
| Hardiness |
3 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early) Fall Winter |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |
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| Hardiness |
3 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Genus | Rhododendron |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early) Fall Winter |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Japanese Garden, Traditional Garden |
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